Startup Operations Lead at a Fast-growing Multi-entity Sports Platform

We are a fast-growing multi-entity sports platform in Abuja. We oversee a professional sports team, youth academy program, women’s league platform, and a sports facility development project.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Startup Operations Lead

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are in a structured growth phase and require a strong operational backbone to coordinate schedules, workflows, and administrative systems across the ecosystem.
• We are seeking a highly structured and proactive operations professional to support our expansion phase.
• We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and disciplined Startup Operations & Scheduling Lead to serve as the central coordination hub across all entities.
• This role is execution-focused and ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, can manage complexity, and is confident enforcing operational discipline.
• This role is open to women.

What You Will Be Responsible For
Central Scheduling & Coordination (Core Function):

• Own and maintain master calendars across all entities
• Coordinate executive schedules, team trainings, league fixtures, travel, camps, and events
• Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts
• Circulate structured weekly and monthly schedules
• Ensure scheduling discipline across departments.

Operational Workflow Management:

• Track operational milestones and timelines
• Monitor internal deliverables and follow-through
• Maintain structured reporting rhythms
• Support leadership with organized operational updates.

Administrative & Vendor Systems:

• Maintain structured physical and digital filing systems
• Coordinate vendor engagements and documentation
• Ensure professional communication standards.

Financial & HR Support (Administrative Level):

• Track expenses and maintain organized records
• Support payroll documentation processes
• Maintain onboarding, attendance, and personnel files.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 6 years experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This role supports financial and HR documentation but does not approve financial disbursements.