Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Ama-Zuma Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited

AMA-Zuma Group is on the mandate to restructure the oil and gas arm of the business and to take full advantage of all available opportunities in the downstream sector. The company was founded on the basis of integrity and commitment to excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief Operating Officer 

Location: Abule-Egba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Assist to develop and execute operational strategies to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, including production, supply chain, logistics.
• Establish operational goals, metrics, and KPIs to measure performance and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with other senior executives to align operational activities with overall business objectives.
• Lead and mentor operational teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Evaluate existing processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Implement best practices, standards, and methodologies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Manage operational budgets, expenses, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, transformation projects, and business process reengineering efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices.
• Resolve operational issues, challenges, and conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate operational performance, achievements, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with a focus on operations management.
• 20+ years proven experience in Oil & Gas downstream, and Telecommunication services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing and implementing operational strategies and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Knowledge of business process optimization, supply chain management, and logistics.
• Financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability and resilience in managing change and uncertainty.

Required Skills:

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic planning
• Operations management
• Problem-solving abilities
• Financial management
• Change management
• Relationship-building
• Analytical skills
• Adaptability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.