Operations and Projects Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the outdoor operations, all installation processes and service delivery to clients
• Manage the company’s entire outdoor operations and projects
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of all outdoor projects.
• Responsible for all billboard, signages, medians and other installations and ensure the highest quality of work is done at all times.
• Liaise with the Outdoor Manager to secure the necessary site permits for all billboard installations
• Manage Outdoor Operations Officers to ensure they deliver effectively on theirrespective roles and duties at all times.
• Manage Operations Officers and the various operations teams to ensure the smooth execution of jobs/projects
• Monitor and manage staff attendance to ensure that all personnel come to work regularly on time and notify the HR Department of any persistent absenteeism on the part of employees.
• Manage the Company’s transport and all related issues
• Create and manage operations vehicles history books and ensure that they are kept up- to-date at all times.
• Responsible for completion of vehicle log books and authorization of movement of vehicles at all times.
• Ensure that drivers do not siphon fuel, pick authorized passengers, involve themselves in accidents or drive under the influence of alcohol.
• Supervise drivers to ensure that all driving and vehicle safety practices are strictly adhered to.
• Manage all operational personnel needs and assessments
• Management the disciplinary process at the operations unit
• Co-ordinate the weekly, monthly and other operational meetings of your unit to review all works and report same to Management
• Submit and weekly plan of all operations activities to management for review and approval.
• Prepare and submit to management, a monthly, quarterly and annual report of all operations activities undertaken by the unit
• Liaise with the Finance Department for the preparation of budget estimates for all projects under your supervision
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirements:

• The job holder must be a high-energy individual with personal integrity and an innovative approach to managing teams and projects. He/she must possess the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• MBA in Project Management will be a plus.
• Five (5) years post qualification experience, 3 years of which should be in a senior management position with a reputable advertising agency.
• Must possess strong aptitude for and interest in numbers, math, business and project management processes, and leadership skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with attention to detail, numerical accuracy and a methodical approach to work.
• Experienced in managing a team effectively.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and in the use of other enterprise resources.
• Must be a people person.
• Strong teamwork skills are essential.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal with confidence in working with and engaging with diverse customer group.
• Should possess a valid driver’s license