Position Title: Operation Manager
Region: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Safety & Security
Our client, a leading premier pan-African systems integrator providing specialized services within the life safety and security industry in Kenya is urgently recruiting for Operations Manager.
He/she will be responsible for r to oversee the management of the Company’s Operations Department by ensuring that all projects are performed and completed efficiently and effectively in coordination with all other relevant departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees the successful implementation of all projects and constantly monitors and reports on their progress as appropriate.
- Co-ordinate the Finance department on project Finance requirements
- Ensure the quality execution of all projects in terms of purchasing quality materials by working closely with the procurement department to complete the project.
- Oversee the identification and management of risks relating to the implementation of the project and come up with amicable solutions to save the organization from loss
- Co-ordinate with various teams and departments such as purchasing, engineering, sales, and administration to ensure proper implementation of all projects.
- Follow up with finance to ensure invoicing is done to clients on time
- Represent the client’s interest and ensure they are in line with what the company offers.
- Contribute to the preparation and implementation of business proposals in perspective of costs, budgets, and feasibility.
- Contribute to building and maintaining effective customer relationships in terms of service efficiency
- Ensures proper project evaluations and necessary approvals are received for payment certificates
- Coordinate the preparation of the overall departmental budgets to fit within the operational plans
- Promote effective communication between and among different levels of management (middle-line management and below)
Key Competencies & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management
- 5+ years of working experience in Project Management (preferably with experience in automation for smarter building solutions)
- MUST have a Diploma in Project Management
- Experience in smart building solution world
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a strategic thinker and have strong negotiation skills
- Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team
- Superior time management abilities and capability of meeting deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Must have up-to-date industry trends as well as laws and regulations
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts
- A proven history of people management and successful leadership
If you’re up to the challenge, kindly send your CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before the closing of business on 14th January 2023.
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