Senior Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff (Construction / Real Estate) at Workforce Group

Workforce Group is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm. Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organizational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff (Construction / Real Estate)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Group Chief of Staff will play a critical role in steering the company's strategic direction, overseeing business expansion, optimizing operations, and leading corporate development initiatives.
• This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven record in management and the ability to oversee major corporate initiatives and communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities
Business Expansion:

• Oversee international market entry strategies including market research, evaluating joint ventures or acquisitions, and setting up operational frameworks.
• Lead the development and launch of new business lines, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.

Strategic Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and execute strategic plans that align with the company’s financial and operational goals.
• Drive initiatives in market analysis, product diversification, and technology adoption to fuel business growth.

Corporate Development:

• Manage the mergers and acquisitions process, from scouting to integration,and strategize for potential company exits.
• Facilitate capital-raising efforts with financial stakeholders to secure equity or debt financing.

Operational Excellence:

• Optimize business operations through technology integration and process refinement.
• Lead corporate restructuring efforts, establishing new departments and realigning existing ones to achieve operational goals.
• Implement systems to monitor and report on operational performance for informed decision-making.

Change Management:

• Direct organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and alignment across the company.

Executive Team Alignment:

• Enhance communication and decision-making among senior leaders.
• Manage board meeting preparations, including agenda creation and compliance with governance standards.

Stakeholder Management:

• Represent the CEO in high-stakes negotiations and engagements with external and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships to support corporate initiatives.

Talent Management:

• Support leadership recruitment and development, aligning talent management with the company’s long-term goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior management role,preferably within a related industry.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale projects and initiatives.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Proficient in using project management software.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.