Operations Manager at Vectar Energy
Vectar exists to solve energy poverty by replacing dirty fuels with clean energy innovations while incentivising end-users to reduce purchase cost and monetise social and climate impact.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- Vectar is looking for an experienced Operations Manager building startups, strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial attitude, reporting to the CEO.
- As a proven result-driven person, the Operations Manager will be leading the team for stellar performance.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of solar and renewable energy products or willingness to learn fast, and a proven track record in implementing successful growth strategies and leading teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and oversees strategic, operational, and administrative programs, projects, and/or services of broad significance to the organization
- Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
- Provides strategic advice and recommendations to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new or modified operating policies, practices, and procedures within the specified functional area of focus.
- Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal reporting systems and procedures for the organization or business entity, within specified functional area of operation, as applicable to the specified functional area of focus.
- Manages and/or provides day-to-day operations and leadership to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate to the position.
- May represent the organization to governmental agencies, funding agencies, national organizations, and/or the general public; may represent the principal executive at various community and/or business meetings, as assigned.
- Oversee finance activities and operations including reporting .
- Ensure quality assurance on all products before reaching customers and ensure that they are well packaged and delivered appropriately
- Ensure end to end logistics compliance of products to customers
- Oversee internal development with software and hardware teams
- Coordinate team for grant applications and business development
- The role covers risk management, people management, work management, resource management as well as being in synchronization with clients and stakeholders.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the faultless execution of projects
- Ensure that the projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience, skills and qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Management or any equivalent/related courses. A Master’s degree is desirable.
- At least 2 years of Operations Management experience – preferably of a startup
- Demonstrated experience collaborating and working with corporate departments and operation teams
- Executive presence - polished, professional, and able to communicate with all levels of employees and executives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - able to effectively communicate ideas to internal and external partners of various backgrounds and levels.
- Collaboration skills - able to effectively work with others of diverse roles, levels, and backgrounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Problem solver - can identify the problem quickly and find a solution
- Data-Driven Decision making - quick and apt decision-making is expected
- Professional values
- Owner mentality and an entrepreneurial drive
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power-point) and Google tools.
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to effectively advise senior leadership
- Good problem-solving skills required
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Speed of innovation, Output oriented, Real impact - the ability to utilize the time and resources in an optimal way to get the best possible outcome
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Time management skills and organizational skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae with an attractive Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline 26th December, 2022.
Note
- Applications without a cover letter will be automatically discarded.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply