General Manager at Sujimoto Holdings Limited

Sujimoto Group is Nigeria's foremost luxury real estate and hospitality brand, widely regarded as the Rolls Royce of luxury real estate in Africa. Founded by Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, Sujimoto has delivered some of Nigeria's most iconic developments — including LeonardoBySujimoto, LucreziaBySujimoto, GiulianoBySujimoto, and the S-Hotel — across Ikoyi, Banana Island, and Abuja. The Group's hospitality arm, Sujimoto Residences, operates premium shortlet apartments that are consistently fully booked, alongside a restaurant and lounge, all built on the same philosophy that defines every Sujimoto product: we don't do things 10% better — we do things 10 times better. We are now expanding our hospitality team and looking for driven, high-standard professionals who are ready to build something exceptional with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Group Operations
Reports to: Group Managing Director

Role Overview

• The General Manager, Operations will serve as the operational backbone of the Sujimoto group. This is a critical leadership appointment for a seasoned executive who brings cross-industry expertise, sharp commercial instincts, and the ability to simultaneously manage complex, multi-subsidiary operations. The GM will be the GMD's principal executor of strategic priorities, translating vision into disciplined operational outcomes across every vertical under the Sujimoto umbrella.
• This role demands a leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-scaling environments, someone who can impose structure without stifling agility, command the respect of subsidiary heads, and make high-stakes decisions with confidence.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Operations Leadership:

• Serve as the primary operational lead across all Sujimoto subsidiaries, ensuring each business unit operates in alignment with group-wide strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement a unified operational framework that standardises processes, elevates service delivery, and drives efficiency across the conglomerate.
• Partner with the CEO to translate long-term business strategy into actionable operational roadmaps with measurable milestones.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of each subsidiary, identifying gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for growth or restructuring.

Multi-Subsidiary Management:

• Provide hands-on leadership and directional oversight to the General Managers and heads of departments within each subsidiary.
• Coordinate cross-subsidiary initiatives including shared services, resource allocation, joint procurement, and group-wide process improvement projects.
• Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across business units to eliminate silos and align subsidiary goals with holding group priorities.

Financial Oversight & Performance Management:

• Oversee the operational budgets of all subsidiaries, ensuring fiscal discipline, cost optimisation, and return on investment.
• Work with the CFO and subsidiary finance teams to develop and monitor KPIs, operational scorecards, and financial performance dashboards.
• Lead periodic operational audits and enforce accountability at all levels of subsidiary management.

People & Culture:

• Champion a performance-driven, people-first culture across all subsidiaries, in partnership with HR.
• Identify and develop high-potential talent within the group, building a strong internal pipeline for succession.
• Mediate escalated organisational issues and provide decisive leadership during periods of change or uncertainty.

Risk, Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure all subsidiaries comply with applicable regulatory, legal, and corporate governance standards.
• Identify operational risks across the group and develop robust mitigation frameworks.
• Represent the holding group in high-level stakeholder engagements, partnerships, and regulatory interactions where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive management experience, with at least 3years in a senior operations role spanning multiple business units or industries.
• Demonstrated track record of leading and scaling operations in complex, multi-subsidiary or conglomerate environments.
• Cross-industry experience is strongly preferred — candidates with exposure to real estate, construction, hospitality, FMCG, financial services, or professional services are particularly well-suited.
• A postgraduate degree or certification isan advantage.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing large operational budgets and driving cost efficiency.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and inspire high-performing leadership teams.
• Familiarity with Nigerian business environments, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder ecosystems is essential.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Executive Presence
• Resilience & Adaptability.

What we Offer

• A competitive executive compensation package benchmarked against industry peers.
• The opportunity to operate at the epicentre of one of Lagos' most dynamic and ambitious conglomerates.
• A direct seat at the executive table, with meaningful influence over the direction and growth of a premium business group.
• Exposure to high-value projects and a network of exceptional professionals across multiple industries.

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV to: Iheomao@sujimotonig.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.