Grade: Executive
Job-Type: Permanent
Job-Nature: Full Time
Work Nature: On-Site
Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for Planning the Short- and Long-Term Strategies, Managing Operations, and Implementation of Commercial Initiatives including Product Management and Vendor Management.
Job Description
• Participate in formulating and administering company policies, directing and coordinating business activities to develop and implement long-term goals to meet business and profitability growth objectives.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and budgets to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Develop, review, update and implement in cooperation with other Executive Management for sales, budgets, financial performance, and new product development.
• Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis.
• Liaise with clients.
Product and Technology
• Own the product roadmap and set strategic direction and vision for the team.
• Ensure all teams have the appropriate product and technical direction and resources to meet all release dates.
• Design and execute technology strategies and operating policies, which support the Event Hub’s mission and align with the strategic plans and policies.
• Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing applications.
• Manage development plans, business proposals, budgets, delivery time estimates, and meeting those time estimates
• Manage and develop relationships with external senior stakeholders, vendors, and development partners
• Make decisions on short and long term uses of technology within the development/product roadmap
Leadership and Team Management
• Provide leadership, vision, and management support for the rest of the team
• Conduct team meetings to review strategic goals and initiatives, promote team building and work to provide growth paths for staff
• Evaluate employee performance, conduct performance appraisals, and provide additional coaching and support as neededProvide day-to-day supervision, conduct performance appraisals, and delegate work assignments for all team members
• Manage recruitment and hiring, identify skill gaps and facilitate training for individual team members when required.
• Ensure that the structure of the team and skillsets present within it are appropriate to meet the needs of the business.
Job Requirements
· Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures
· Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
· Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
· Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance, etc.)
· Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
· Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
· Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
· Assist CEO in fundraising ventures
· Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.)
Manage relationships with partners/vendors
