Chief Operating Officer (COO) Job at Protege Management

Protege Management - Our client, a leading Telecoms player invites applications from result-oriented candidates to fill the below:

Job Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)

Job Summary

  • Plans, directs, and oversees the company's operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals. Helps the organisation execute long-term and short-term plans and directives by implementing judgement, vision, management, and leadership.

Responsibilities


  • Working together with key participants to compile the budget.
  • Spearheading strategies to steer the company’s future in a positive direction.
  • Driving the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals.
  • Delegating responsibilities to ensure staff members grow as capable participants.
  • Employing various initiatives to coach employees to optimise their capabilities.
  • Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies, and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
  • Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
  • Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
  • Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
  • Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.).
  • Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
  • Assist CEO in fundraising ventures.
  • Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
  • Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

Person Specification

  • B.Sc / B.A in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc / MBA is a plus
  • Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role.
  • Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
  • 15+ years cognate experience across board.
  • Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
  • Ability to make business projections three years into the future.
  • Proven track record of managing complex successfully.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
  • Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office.
  • Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their PDF CV copy to: jobs@protegemanagement.com.ng and copy protegemanagement@outlook.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified persons will be contacted.