Chief Operations Officer - Oil & Gas

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will play a pivotal role in shaping Pacific Group's Business Growth and Operational framework. He/She will be responsible for driving financial targets, managing stakeholder relationships, enhancing internal business processes, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Commercial-oriented mindset will be critical in achieving our ambitious goals. The COO will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to countries of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the Group achieves the set Financial Targets by developing and implementing strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.

2. Monitor financial performance and drive initiatives to optimize revenue streams.

3. Drive business growth and expansion across the Group.

4. Effective Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulators.

5. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and foster long-term partnerships.

6. Identify and pursue opportunities for customer acquisition and retention, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.

7. Align all Internal Business Processes - Oversee the optimization of internal processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.

8. Support initiatives aimed at expanding the market presence and exploring new business opportunities within the oil and gas industry.

9. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline operations.

10. Cultivate a high-performance culture by promoting continuous learning and leadership development.

11. Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and skill development.

Key Requirements

1. Bachelors degree in business administration, Sales and Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.

2. Proven experience in a senior Commercial role, preferably as a COO or in a similar capacity.

3. 10 – 15 years of experience in oil and gas (Petroleum) industry

4. Strong sales orientation with a track record of driving financial performance and achieving targets.

5. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

6. Demonstrated experience in optimizing business processes and implementing operational improvements.

7. A Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.