Group Chief Operating Officer

A leading global business with operations in the infrastructure, transport, real estate, FMCG and Oil & Gas space, is looking to hire an experienced Group Chief Operating Officer based in Tanzania.

This is an executive level role in which the successful individual will be involved in strategy as well as long- and short-term growth initiatives at the group level. The successful candidate will have the overall objective of maximising ROI, increasing market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This role involves exposure across multiple geographical regions and the successful candidate will have a background working in a diversified group across Africa.

Group COO responsibilities:

• Strategies, directing and leading all short and long-term growth initiatives at the group level
• Maximise ROI, increase market share, and enhance customer satisfaction
• Defining the vision, strategic direction and group annual business plan
• Lead business planning activities and ensure effective implementation of plans to achieve both financial and non-financial goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and allocate responsibilities/initiatives appropriately for implementation & monitoring progress across the group

Group COO key requirements:

• At least 12 + years of experience of which a minimum of 5 is in leadership roles within Africa, ideally within diversified groups.
• Relevant qualification (B.E / B.Tech and relevant management qualification)
• Strong understanding of financial management principles
• Ability to define vision, strategic direction and group annual business plan
• Experience in leading business planning activities
• Proven track record in attracting, retaining & developing high performing talent
• Experience in identifying opportunities for cost optimisation