Our Client is a dynamic and innovative oil and gas firm serving the energy needs of the Nigerian market with a renewed focus on downstream excellence, customer-centricity, and operational efficiency. Since its inception, the company has established itself as a leader in the trading, supply, and distribution of petroleum products, leveraging a massive retail network and strategic logistics infrastructure.

Embracing the next phase of growth and transformation, the organization is positioning itself for continued market leadership through enhanced execution, operational discipline, and digital advancement.

The Executive Operations Support position is a pivotal role within the COO’s office, responsible for driving enterprise-wide execution, operational alignment, and high-priority business transformation. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership, especially the Group COO, to coordinate critical business programmes, monitor progress on strategic priorities - including digital transformation and instill a culture of execution and accountability within the organization. This role is instrumental in supporting the company’s transition to a more structured, data-driven, and high-performing operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted execution partner to the Group COO and senior leadership, supporting delivery against key business objectives and company-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate and track progress across major strategic programmes (including digital transformation and operational excellence projects), ensuring alignment, timely execution, and measurable results.
• Develop and implement practical frameworks for performance monitoring, operational governance, and project reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Trading, Finance, and Retail teams to identify obstacles, support project delivery, and drive solutions that enable effective execution.
• Prepare clear presentations, status updates, and reporting materials for executive decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, support change management, and embed best practices across functions.
• Facilitate collaboration and maintain regular, effective communication between teams and key stakeholders to ensure priorities are met.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or similar advanced degree is advantageous.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in business operations, corporate strategy, management consulting, project management, ideally within complex or fast-growing environments.
• Demonstrable experience in driving cross-functional projects, business transformation, or digital change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, manage stakeholders and present clear updates to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and deliver results in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Practical, hands-on approach, high attention to detail, and a track record of supporting enterprise-wide delivery.
• Ambition to grow into broader leadership responsibilities within the organization.