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: Chief Operating Officer

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

Responsibilities

• The Chief Operating Officer (COO) shall report to the Group managing Director (GMD) and is empowered by the GMD to lead the day-to-day sales and service operations of the Company in accordance with the strategic plan and capital budgets.
• Developing the organization, directing its operations and translate the corporate strategy into actionable operating plan for efficient business execution.
• Collaborate with other executive management in developing and overseeing the long-term business strategies of the organization.
• Assess and develop mitigation plan on principal risks associated with the business within sales and services operations (proposals, projects, and staffing).
• Develop a strong commercial and operational-focused strategy to drive results and growth by building on the existing customer service structure and operational performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance for P&L’s to achieve and exceed annual sales target.
• Build positive image/brand of the company by maintaining relationships with local, international businesses and government and the public; maintaining employee commitment to the company and enforcing ethical business practices.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, customer focus and service and encourages individual integrity.
• Provide advisory role to the GMD on current and future business investment decisions of the organization.
• Manage all sales and services strategies with company’s OEMs, clients and vendors and contractors.
• Responsible for executing the sales and service operational activities in line with the directives of GMD to secure maximum/sustainable profitability and achieve a competitive advantage in the oil and gas industry.
• Report to the GMD in a prompt manner on the conduct of the day-to-day operations of the business towards the achievement of its established goals and of all material deviations from the established goals or objectives and policies.
• In collaboration with other executive management, develop an annual operating plan that supports the organization’s long-term operations strategy.
• Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes.
• Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure the development of health and safety practices for the organization and oversee compliance with those practices.
• Drive the preparation and submission to the preliminary annual company budget and ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within the approved budget.
• Drive the sales and service business of the organization to ensure maximum profitability.
• Implement cost control mechanical and monitors revenues and expenditures to avoid wastage.
• Manages feasibility study for new projects; conducts research and compiles information for GMD and Investors.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years work experience in the Oil & Gas industry in a similar senior role
• Prior work experience showing increasing levels of responsibility with a focus on operations, leadership and managerial position in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication and high problem solving skills.
• Strong experience and background in business development
• Business Intelligence and understanding of the competitive environment
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Strong business planning and Knowledge of regulatory issues
• A solid grasp of financial analysis and performance metrics.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2025.