DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (DCOO) JOB AT AMA ZUMA GROUP | OPERATING OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Growth Strategy: Assist in developing and executing operational frameworks that drive profitability, scalability, and long-term business efficiency.

• Process Reengineering: Lead organizational change initiatives and business process reengineering (BPR) to modernize workflows and eliminate operational bottlenecks.

• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and Lean methodologies to enhance productivity across the refinery, terminal, or distribution hubs.

Supply Chain & Logistics Oversight

• Day-to-Day Management: Direct the company’s daily operations, ensuring the seamless integration of production, supply chain, and logistics.

• KPI Management: Establish and monitor mission-critical KPIs (e.g., vessel turnaround time, storage utilization, and fleet efficiency) to measure and report progress to the board.

• Budgetary Governance: Manage multi-billion Naira operational budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation while minimizing overhead costs.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Management

• Relationship Management: Build and sustain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies (NMDPRA), major suppliers, and corporate clients.

• Compliance & Quality: Ensure 100% adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, as well as industry-specific quality regulations.

• Risk Mitigation: Monitor global oil trends and local market conditions to anticipate supply chain disruptions or regulatory shifts.

Requirements:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" while maintaining a grip on granular operational details.

• Change Management: Proven ability to lead large teams through transformation projects and organizational shifts.

• Resilience: Exceptional adaptability in the face of market volatility and downstream supply chain uncertainty.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Industry Tenure: 15+ years of proven experience in the Oil & Gas Downstream sector is mandatory.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering. An MBA is strongly preferred.

• Leadership Background: Demonstrated success in senior management roles (GM, Director, or COO level) with a track record of driving business growth.

• Financial Acumen: Strong budget management skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to make operational decisions.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hradvertizer@yahoo.com using "Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO)" as the subject of the mail.