Operations Manager at Odixcity Consulting

Job Summary

• We are looking for an operations manager who is also a civil or mechanical engineer to handle the high-level, day to day operations, responsible for all department operations or the company operations, including revenue and controlling costs and guides the general strategy to improve the overall business functions.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project/contracts to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Technical and Commercial Bid submissions and follow up on Company Vendor registrations
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Oversee all aspects of supply chain management, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Long-term planning to support the company’s goals
• Coordinating different teams to foster an exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities
• Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to optimize profitability
• Inspiring and motivating employees through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
• Communicating with stakeholders about shifting company priorities and projects
• Identifying potential problems and points of friction and finding solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue
• Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course based on market changes • Lead and motivate a diverse team to achieve high performance and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Identify market trends and opportunities for innovation and expansion.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and employee engagement. • Delegating roles and responsibilities to team.
• Driving performance towards business goals
• Tracking and assessing the performance of teams
• Managing timelines for successful and timely delivery of duties
• Overseeing resource allocation while maintaining budgetary control
• Ensuring adherence to legal and administrative guidelines
• Monitoring market and industry trends to determine business opportunities and challenges.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Ensuring business compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Analyzing data and performance metrics to make informed decisions
• Developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Training low-level managers and staff.
• Generating reports and giving presentations
• Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct the employee assessment process
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
• Working closely with Account Managers and other senior staff to improve efficiency and performance
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to align operations with organizational objectives
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts for favorable pricing with suppliers and vendors.
• Enhance customer service quality and satisfaction.
• Optimize workflows and processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Report on operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Foster innovation and productivity through effective communication.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Integrate new technologies and business processes as needed.
• Maintain service operations to ensure sustainability.
• Ensure a strong reporting system as per requirements of senior management and track the same.
• Orange and Red flag issues which will impact progress and delivery of project and find mitigations solutions to get project back on track.
• To lead regular project review meetings with senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A good University Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering. Post graduate degree in management, business or related field.
• Preferable 7-10 years’ experience in related management position in the oil and gas.
• A good working knowledge of managing contracts from inception, kick off, business performance reviews with clients, service entries request, purchase orders issuance and close out of contracts, must have extensive knowledge of general safety, health and environmental standards of oil and gas industry
• Must have working knowledge of budget preparation, basic financial related matters, and reporting against financial objectives.
• Requires effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills, as well as excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work.
• Requires good verbal and written communications skills in English.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other business software
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities effectively
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Financial management and budgeting
• Industry knowledge and business acumen
• Relationship-building and networking
• Time management and organization
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.) • Strong analytical ability
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literate.
• Proactive nature.
• Highly organized.
• Strong work ethic.