Chief Operations Officer at a Solar Power Compnany - HRbreakoutRoom

HRbreakoutRoom - Our client, a major player in the Solar Power Sector in Nigeria, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Brief

• We are searching for a COO that will provide leadership and strategic vision to the organization.
• You will bring operational, managerial and administrative procedures, reporting structures and operation controls to the company.
• The COO will effectively communicate and foster growth among the executive team and all employees.
• This is a vital leadership role that will drive results, spur growth and increase the overall efficiency of the corporation.We want to meet you if you have exceptional people skills, business acumen, and exemplary work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide management to staff and leadership to the organization that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision.
• Take ownership of the company’s commercial delivery of services to our chosen client base.
• Provide leadership to the senior management team in identifying areas for continuous improvement, including technical, commercial, sales, and go to market strategy.
• Attract, retain, educate and develop world-class commercial and operational teams to realize our go to market strategy.
• Ensure project economics are assessed and aligned with company return objectives.
• Demonstrate competency in strategic planning and business development of existing business whilst contributing to the assessment of areas for expansion be it sector or geography.
• Accountable for timely and accurate reporting for the operational business including forecasting of pipeline and sales per the normal reporting cycles as well as input into yearly business planning e.g.Strategy sessions etc.
• Continuously update understanding of the customers’ changing operational challenges, develop deep technical knowledge including awareness of current and future trends in power and cooling technology and industry funding trends.
• Manage professional relations with key customers and industry bodies to promote Company’s visibility in our chosen sectors.

Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration / Business Management or a related field; MSc/MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of consultative experience in COO or similar leadership role.
• Previous experience as senior executive in FMCG/ Power/ Industrial/ Solar
• Ambition to join a dynamic company breaking new ground in the green energy space
• Competence in strategic planning and business development is demonstrated.
• It will be advantageous if you have prior fundraising experience.
• Data analysis and performance/operation metrics are also valuable skills to have.
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and Microsoft Office is required.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Interpersonal and public speaking abilities are exceptional.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2022.