Operations Manager at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Reports to:  Chief Operations Manager

Our Client is an art trading technology company aimed at democratising the art economy by using a strategic blend of digital technology and online engagement to build and all-inclusive creative economy. They are on a mission to introduce art as a currency and make it more accessible to invest, trade and collect African Art.

They have just concluded their second funding round and are at an exciting junction of getting ready to launch their Company to the world.

Job Summary:

We are recruiting an experienced, meticulous, and confident Operations Manager to join our Client, to support on all the day-to-day operations, ensuring they’re building a highly effective organisation through their people and processes.

We are looking for someone who can effectively project, manage, great at finding solutions, improvise as needed and knows how to effectively estimate and manage time spent on a variety of tasks. If you’re a natural coordinator with a sense of “big picture” objectives and an eye for detail, there’s never been a better time to put your skills to use.

Responsibilities:

The role is responsible for the seamless execution of operational strategies and ensuring that you effectively deliver key projects to support the Company's launch. He/She will be working directly with the COO supporting on all operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities Includes:

• Monitor day-to-day operations, while tracking and reporting on performance and recommending actionable improvements as necessary
• Effectively manage scheduling and project manage key milestones for the Company's launch
• Coordinate delivery of KPI’s across the different project groups
• Support in creating a workplace where people love to come to work everyday
• Manage vendors and collaborate with key partner to effectively deliver on their goals
• Create procedures and protocols needed for effective operations
• Communication and coordination with staff (including executive operations team) and vendors
• Collaborate with HR to onboard new employees on operational protocols to ensure all staff members adhere to standard operating procedures
• Lead adhoc projects as required.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise and multi-task effectively
• A methodical approach to planning workloads with problem-solving skills
• Ability to build trust relationships and effectively manage a wide range of stakeholders
• Leadership skills to influence changes across the organisation and ability to provide direction
• Good data analysis, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks to tight deadlines
• Self-sufficiency: the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent data management skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software