CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) AT EBENCO GROUP LIMITED | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER JOBS IN DELTA

About Company:

Ebenco Group Limited is a proudly Nigerian indigenous oil and gas company incorporated in 2006 with the Corporate Affairs Commission to deliver integrated energy services across the value chain. We specialize in petroleum, industrial, medical, and domestic waste management, environmental consultancy, petroleum products marketing and supply, pollution control, haulage, and marine services. Led by our visionary Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ebenezer Oluwagbemiga, our team of seasoned professionals brings deep expertise in environmental quality management, marine operations, and oil & gas services.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our operational strategy and drive organizational excellence. As a core member of the executive leadership team, you will be responsible for translating high-level corporate vision into actionable operational steps. You will work in close partnership with the CEO to build a high-performance culture, optimize business processes, and scale our operations across new geographies and verticals.

The ideal candidate is a veteran leader with over two decades of experience, possessing the strategic depth to navigate complex regulatory environments and the tactical expertise to enhance employee productivity and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Strategy Execution: Collaborate with the CEO to set and drive the organizational vision and operational strategy.

• Growth Architecture: Translate the company’s long-term strategy into actionable, measurable steps for sustainable growth and expansion.

• Executive Collaboration: Act as a strategic partner to the board and executive team to ensure operational alignment with financial and commercial goals.

Operational Excellence & Productivity

• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day company operations, ensuring all departments function at peak efficiency.

• Productivity Management: Implement systems and benchmarks to monitor and enhance employee productivity and operational output.

• Scaling Operations: Lead the expansion of the business across different geographical regions and/or new vertical markets.

Human Capital & Compliance

• Talent Strategy: Oversee the recruiting and retention of high-tier talent, ensuring the company has the human capital necessary to meet its growth targets.

• Regulatory Governance: Ensure all business activities remain in full compliance with Nigerian national and local business regulations.

• Culture Building: Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional excellence across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Academic Background

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Advanced Degree: An MBA or a relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred.

Experience & Seniority

• Track Record: 20–25+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or general management.

• Executive Tenure: Proven experience in a COO, General Manager (GM), or VP-level operational role.

• Growth Mastery: Demonstrated success in scaling a business across diverse geographies and/or complex industry verticals.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@ebencogroupltd.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.