Chief Operating Officer

Job Description:

Responsibilities: 

The COO is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Objectives of this Role

1.     Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision and operational strategy

2.     Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.

3.     Oversee company operations and productivity, building a highly inclusive culture.

4.     Ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.

5.     Adhere to company and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and acting when necessary

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

1.     Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO

2.     Directly oversee operations and accounting, and partner with the CEO on developing business and growth

3.     Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the CEO and CFO and other key executive team members.

4.     Partner with the CFO to achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, mergers and acquisitions, systems, reporting and controls.

5.     Aggressively manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves targets relative to growth and profitability.

6.     Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting.

7.     Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Educational Level and Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree

·         Advanced knowledge and proficiency on computers and latest technology.

·         Advanced Operations Management Courses would be an added advantage.

·         Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills.

·         Understanding of our company related business, functions and regions.

·         Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development

·         Experience in managing remote site operations

·         Working knowledge of data analysis, performance/operation metrics and MS Office

·         Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities

·         Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, above average writing skills, must be fluent in written and spoken English

·         Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

·         Must be willing to travel frequently on a short notice.

Experience:

·         10+ years of experience required.

·         Experience working in Middle East.