Executive Career in a Consulting Company via Hamilton Lloyd

Job Summary

• The Operations Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations, managing the organization’s HR, helping and creating organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the MD and Reporting to the MD and serving as a member of the Management Team.
• This position's primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organizations financial and operations functions.
• Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination and Supervision:

• Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization.

Financial:

• Review financial statements and data
• Utilize financial data to improve efficiency
• Prepare and control operational budgets
• Control inventory
• Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company

Goal Setting:

• Set goals and objectives and establish polices for the various departments.

Best Practices:

• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
• Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output
• Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

Human Resources:

• Working with the ED plan the use of human resources
• Assist in recruitment and placement of required staff, establishment of organizational structure, delegation of tasks and accountabilities.
• Establish work schedules
• Supervise staff
• Monitor and evaluate performance in partnership with the ED.

Communication:

• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.

Strategic Input:

• Liaison with the MD and assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity.
• Implement and manage operational plans.

Risk Management:

• Oversee organizational insurance policies. Ensure health and Safety committee meetings are held and tasks assigned.
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or another field relevant to the organization.
• Master's in Business Administration or other advanced degree
• Good leadership skills
• Interested candidate should possess 7-10 years experience
• Knowledge of government contract management and knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Preference given for experience in writing successful grant application.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards in a diverse workplace.
• Knowledge of Labour Standards.
• Knowledge of tax and other compliance implications of non-profit status.
• Open to direction and Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Persuasive with details and facts.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively.
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment Working conditions.
• Non-standard hours of work.