Operations Manager at Black Pen Recruitment

Locatiin Kano  Application Link

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers  Application Link

Job Type: Remote
Language requirement: Fluent English and Hausa

Job Description
Are you an experienced entrepreneur with a passion for technology? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you!

• As the Operations Manager - Northern Nigeria you will be in charge of further developing the company's operations in Northern Nigeria and building a profitable business.
• As the local expert you will work closely with the corporate marketing team to design and execute a locally relevant marketing strategy.
• As the company’s local representative, you will represent the company at events and meetings as needed.
• You will be the voice of the company’s customers in meetings with the company’s customer service, marketing, IT and executive teams in Lagos, the USA and elsewhere.
• This is an exciting position in a fast paced ever growing, profitable, venture-backed company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Collaborate with Executive Team to create a strategic business plan of operations and business growth in the specific location
• Monitor company’s financial standing by following numbers and metrics
• Assist the Executive Team in executing operational and strategic initiatives
• Identify and implement new opportunities that grow successful business
• Ensure that management sees easily actionable core metrics for all projects and products
• Pitch in during key project deployments wherever needed for successful delivery of products and solutions
• Attend events related to the business idea, plan, and develop strong relations hip with potential business partners
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the company, its products, and its client base to implement effective business campaigns
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationship with external vendors
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Team:

• Exude your upbeat energy and enthusiasm each and every day to motivate your team to be the best they can in every aspect of what they do
• Celebrate the success of others by recognizing the contributions of committed team members and their achievements
• Align your values with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Client
• Be a role model for the Client’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people, with every word you say or put in print and everything you do
• Communicate in a fashion that is respectful and well understood
• Collaborate with your peers to collectively think of innovative ideas that drive business through technology
• Build and utilize working relationships with internal business partners across the organization and external business contacts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience as the co-founder of a technology start-up, advertising agency or similar entrepreneurial venture
• Experience speaking at Bitcoin or cryptocurrency events - advantageous
• Ability to direct your own days, identify worthwhile projects, and take actionable steps to accomplish goals
• Energetic, resourceful and do what it takes to get the job done
• Hungry to learn and you actively look for opportunities to contribute
• Handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat
• Strong negotiations and building long-lasting relationship skills
• IT background, strong understanding of FinTech industry – advantageous
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline