Company Description

FHEMFEL Group is a diversified Organization with interests spanning real estate development (FHEMFEL Homes) and other complementary business verticals. The Group is driven by a vision to build scalable, well-governed, and sustainable businesses that deliver long-term value to customers, partners, and shareholders. As the Group expands its portfolio and operational footprint, there is a growing need for centralized leadership to drive operational excellence, strengthen governance, and coordinate execution across subsidiaries. To support this next phase of growth, FHEMFEL Group seeks a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee group-wide operations, administration, and business expansion initiatives. This role is pivotal to institutionalizing systems, aligning subsidiary performance with Group strategy, and enabling disciplined, scalable growth across all operating entities.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Chief Operating Officer (COO) role based in Abuja, Nigeria. The Chief Operating Officer (Group) will report directly to the Group CEO and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of FHEMFEL Group and its subsidiaries, including FHEMFEL Homes.

Key responsibilities include:

• 1. Group Operations Management Design and implement Group-wide operational frameworks to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability across all subsidiaries.Oversee end-to-end operations of business units, ensuring timely execution of projects, optimized resource allocation, and cost discipline.
• 2. Administration & Governance Oversight Strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance across the Group. Establish and enforce standardized policies, procedures, and reporting structures.
• 3. Business Development& Growth Execution Translate Group strategy into executable growth initiatives across subsidiaries. Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansions aligned with the Group’s long-term vision.
• 4. Performance Management & Reporting Implement Group-wide KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews to track operational, financial, and strategic outcomes. Use data and analytics to identify bottlenecks, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.
• 5. Leadership & Culture Build and lead high-performing management teams across subsidiaries. Foster a culture of accountability, execution excellence, and collaboration. Act as a key thought partner to the CEO and Board on operational and strategic matters.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior operational or general management roles.
• At least 5 years at executive level (COO, Operations Director, or equivalent), preferably within a group structure or multi-business environment.
• Proven experience scaling operations, managing complex organizations, and supporting business expansion.

Core Skills

• Strong strategic and operational leadership capabilities
• Deep understanding of operations management, financial oversight, and performance monitoring
• Experience working with boards, investors, and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, execution, and change-management skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly results-driven and execution-focused
• Structured, disciplined, and systems-oriented
• High ethical standards and strong governance mindset
• Adaptable and effective in fast-growing, dynamic environment

Key Performance Indicators

The Group COO’s success will be measured across the following dimensions:

I. Operational Efficiency

• 15–20% improvement in execution timelines across subsidiaries
• 10% reduction in Group-wide operational costs through shared services and process optimization II.

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