- Company: Emeraid International Group Limited
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 21 November 2026
About the role
Emeraid International Group Limited is a development and enterprise conglomerate that integrates advisory, financial structuring, and asset-backed financing. We are looking for a Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our lean shared-services platform. This role focuses on strengthening delivery and institutional resilience without duplicating existing specialist functions.
The COO will take ownership of day-to-day operating performance. You will turn commitments into practical plans, ensure managers deliver results, resolve bottlenecks, and protect project margins. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Lead people and shared services by clarifying responsibilities, coaching managers, and improving existing capacity before proposing new hires.
- Strengthen risk, safety, and quality controls by enforcing technical approvals and ensuring corrective action for incidents or audit findings.
- Own project delivery from mobilisation through close-out, resolving bottlenecks and driving recovery of delayed assignments.
- Drive operational performance by maintaining a reliable portfolio dashboard and leading weekly performance reviews.
- Execute Group strategy by translating approved priorities into practical operating plans, budgets, and milestones.
- Reduce dependence on the CEO by personally owning routine operational decisions and escalating material exceptions with clear options.
- Manage client and partner commitments to ensure timely communication, accurate reporting, and complete documentation.
>Work alongside the CFO to monitor budgets, cost-to-complete, invoicing readiness, and collections to protect margins and cash flow.
Requirements
- A relevant Degree or equivalent professional qualification supported by demonstrable operating leadership.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience, including five years of substantial operational leadership across multiple projects or business units.
- Experience in at least two relevant settings, such as development consulting, renewable energy, enterprise services, or technology projects.
- Strong spreadsheet and management-reporting capability, with the ability to interpret financial forecasts.
- Evidence of delivery recovery, resource allocation, budget accountability, and manager development.
- Sound judgement, integrity, and a constructive record of working with founders and specialist leaders.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
Please note that reasonable adjustments will be considered. Current employers will not be contacted without prior candidate consent. Selection includes structured interviews, a timed practical assessment, and proportionate verification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 21st November, 2026.
