Operations Manager

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with a team of over a hundred employees spread across Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Operations Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Allocating of financial and employee resources to projects to ensure the successful, safe and timely execution of projects.
• Leading the team to develop a project management system (documentation and approval process) that provides oversight to the portfolio’s performance and ensures success project execution.
• Managing employee performance for both direct and/or matrixed reports by establishing performance expectations and goals that align with strategic objectives, policies and procedures,
• Removing project barriers by building partnerships with regulatory bodies, consultants, contractors, and external entities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that support corporate or department objectives
• Responsible for compliance of applicable industry codes, standards, and practices on all MP&E projects.
• Administers equipment, materials, construction services, and engineering service contracts associated with portfolio of projects.
• Promotes the Company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Represent the Company at meetings/functions/events on behalf of the MD
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the MD

Desired Qualifications

• Possesses ten (10) years of Engineering & Design experience related to construction and power plant
• Experience executing and implementing major infrastructure projects.
• Project management experience and leading cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, CAD, and Primavera (or similar project management software tool).
• MBA or Master's Degree in Engineering, Finance/Business fields
• Project Management certification.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to present to all levels within an organization, including Senior Management.

Salary
Remuneration is between 6-7m per annum.