Chief Operating Officer at Future Moves Recruitment (FMR) Agency

Future Moves Recruitment Agency is a licensed full-fledged Human Resource firm with extensive expertise and experience in human Capital development and staffing. Future Moves has exceptional expertise in Talent Sourcing, learning & development, talent management, HR Outsourcing & Payrolling, HR planning & Consulting, Policy Drafting, Culture Change and Organisation Effectiveness by designing and implementing interventions which identify the core areas of development to enhance the overall growth and competitiveness of your organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Chief Operating Officer will oversee the daily operational performance of the business, ensuring that all departments function efficiently while supporting the company’s growth strategy.
• This role will be responsible for operational planning, performance monitoring, cross-functional coordination, and process optimization across the organization.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership capability, operational intelligence, and a relentless drive to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:

• Oversee daily business operations across multiple departments and locations
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution
• Implement systems, processes, and structures that support business scalability
• Drive operational efficiency and improve organizational productivity

Business Growth & Strategy Execution:

• Translate leadership vision into executable operational strategies
• Identify new growth opportunities, operational improvements, and expansion opportunities
• Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the business

Performance & Accountability:

• Establish operational KPIs and performance metrics across teams
• Monitor departmental performance and drive accountability across leadership teams
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions quickly

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and support functions
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance
• Strengthen collaboration across departments to improve execution

Financial & Resource Management:

• Monitor operational costs and ensure efficient use of resources
• Support revenue growth by aligning operational structures with business goals
• Ensure business processes support profitability and sustainability

Process Improvement & Innovation:

• Design and implement scalable systems, policies, and operational frameworks
• Introduce process improvements that enhance productivity and efficiency
• Ensure operational readiness for business expansion

Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related discipline
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience with significant exposure to operations or business leadership roles
• Proven experience managing multi-functional teams or multi-unit operations
• Experience within fashion, retail, FMCG, or fast-paced consumer sectors is highly desirable

Key Competencies:
The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Strong operational leadership capability
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Ability to drive performance and accountability across teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communication and leadership influence
• Data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring ability

Salary
N1,000,000 / Month

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiter.b@fmragency.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only candidates who meet the required standards will be contacted.