Chief Operations Officer (COO) needed at Workforce Group

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels
• Oversee Group management, HR and Finance, and partner with CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targets
• Monitor performance of all portfolio companies and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts
• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning
• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met
• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention
• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO
• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitability
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements
Non-negotiable criteria:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles with at least 7 years of experience as a COO or in a similar capacity
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues
• Solid understanding of data analysis and performance metrics
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.

Experience: 

• Background that candidate should have:
• Fundraising experience
• Schooled abroad, international business experience
• Industry where candidates should have worked before:   Experience in [Construction, Real estate, Banking, Finance , FMCG, Logistics, Energy,], or related fields is strongly preferred.