Job Summary
The Chief of Staff serves as the Group CEO’s key strategic ally and primary execution leader, tasked with converting the CEO’s vision, priorities, and business objectives into measurable outcomes throughout the organization.
Serving as a direct extension of the CEO, this position fosters cross-functional collaboration, ensures executive accountability, oversees strategic project execution, and manages performance across every business unit.
This role guarantees the successful execution of critical initiatives while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives, enabling the CEO to prioritize growth, innovation, and strategic leadership initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Execution: You will be responsible for aligning business objectives with actionable strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and driving measurable outcomes. This role demands a keen ability to analyze market trends, assess competitive landscapes, and adapt operational plans in response to changing priorities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement initiatives that enhance performance, optimize processes, and foster sustainable growth. Strong analytical and leadership skills, coupled with a results-driven mindset, are essential for success in this position.
Convert the CEO’s strategic priorities into clearly defined plans and actionable initiatives while ensuring measurable deliverables are established and executed.
Execute strategic initiatives comprehensively across every business unit to ensure alignment with overarching organizational objectives.
Oversee the execution of decisions made by executive leadership to ensure adherence to established directives and organizational objectives.
Oversee and administer the Group’s strategic project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and efficient resource allocation.
Monitor and oversee business transformation projects, identifying key escalation points to ensure timely resolution and alignment with strategic objectives.
Guarantee that strategic initiatives are executed according to the planned timeline and remain aligned with the defined scope.
Governance Oversight: Overseeing strategic leadership and ensuring robust governance frameworks are in place to align organizational activities with long-term objectives and regulatory standards.
Facilitate the scheduling and organization of Executive Leadership Team meetings to ensure efficient communication and decision-making processes.
Develop and organize executive agendas, reports, and supporting briefing materials to ensure comprehensive and timely preparation.
Responsible for updating and managing decision logs as well as executive action trackers to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
Track the fulfillment of commitments made by executives, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of assigned tasks.
Proactively identify and escalate risks, delays, and implementation gaps to ensure timely resolution and alignment with project objectives.
Facilitate accountability for all agreed-upon actions across various departments.
Demonstrates proficiency in performance management by effectively evaluating, monitoring, and enhancing employee productivity and organizational success through structured processes and strategic initiatives.
Design and oversee executive dashboards, ensuring their ongoing functionality and accuracy.
Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic goals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Evaluate patterns and developments in business performance to identify key insights and opportunities for enhancement.
Facilitate quarterly and annual business reviews to assess performance, track progress against objectives, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Compile comprehensive performance reports for the CEO, ensuring all data is accurately presented and thoroughly analyzed.
Foster accountability by conducting performance discussions grounded in data-driven insights and measurable outcomes.
Provides strategic direction and operational oversight as a key member of the CEO’s executive team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
Spearhead the Office of the CEO, transforming it into a high-caliber execution powerhouse.
Oversee the strategic agenda and priorities set forth by the CEO to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure the CEO’s focus remains undistracted by carefully screening and ranking issues for importance and urgency.
Manage high-level interactions with executives and key stakeholders to ensure seamless communication flows and strong relationships are maintained.
Craft strategic presentations, executive board papers, and succinct briefing notes to support informed decision-making at the highest organizational levels.
Cultivate and maintain strong connections with both internal executives and external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Actively driving business transformation initiatives to fuel sustainable growth, we seek a dynamic professional committed to redefining operational frameworks, optimizing processes, and implementing innovative strategies that enhance competitive advantage and long-term value creation.
Spearhead and oversee a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering seamless execution through meticulous monitoring and proactive leadership.
Our role involves cultivating and maintaining high-impact collaborations that drive mutual growth and innovation. We seek a dynamic professional capable of identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic alliances with key industry leaders, startups, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a results-driven mindset, and a proven track record in partnership development. Responsibilities include developing partnership frameworks, assessing market opportunities, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Additionally, the position requires strong analytical abilities to evaluate partnership performance and drive continuous improvement.
We are seeking to establish robust Continuous Improvement Programs aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. These initiatives will involve identifying and implementing process optimizations, waste reduction strategies, and performance measurement systems to drive ongoing enhancements. Candidates must possess a proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects, proficiency in methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks, and strong analytical skills to assess data and identify trends. Additionally, excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure sustainable change adoption. The ideal candidate will have experience in change management, project leadership, and a passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
We are seeking to identify and pursue new business development opportunities to drive growth and expand our market presence. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in identifying emerging markets, cultivating strategic partnerships, and executing business expansion initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a results-driven mindset to successfully navigate competitive landscapes and capitalize on untapped potential. Responsibilities include conducting market research, evaluating industry trends, and developing innovative strategies to enhance revenue streams and sustainable business growth.
We facilitate the seamless transfer of employees and the enhancement of organizational infrastructure through strategic planning and execution of relocation initiatives. Our team is responsible for overseeing the logistical aspects of moving personnel and resources, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while optimizing efficiency. Additionally, we manage infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing facilities, improving operational workflows, and supporting long-term growth objectives. This role requires a keen ability to coordinate complex undertakings, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and adhere to strict timelines and budgetary constraints.
Seeking candidates with a proven track record of relevant work experience. Applicants must possess prior involvement in a similar role, ensuring familiarity with key responsibilities and expectations. Essential is a minimum of [X] years in a comparable position, demonstrating competence and adaptability. Proficiency in industry-specific tools and methodologies is also required to execute tasks efficiently. Additionally, candidates should exhibit strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to thrive in this dynamic environment.
8 to 15 years of demonstrated, progressive professional expertise is required.
With a minimum of five years of experience in senior leadership, strategic planning, operations management, consulting, project management, or as a Chief of Staff, candidates must demonstrate a proven track record in these capacities.
Proven track record collaborating with senior executives, including CEOs, founders, managing directors, and executive leadership teams.
Achieved measurable outcomes through leadership of cross-functional initiatives and business transformation projects, consistently delivering results with a proven track record of success.
Demonstrates a strong capacity to effectively juggle competing priorities within a dynamic and high-pressure setting.
Developing and monitoring key performance indicators, dashboards, and executive performance reviews is an area of expertise.
Preferred:
Professionals with a background in healthcare, professional services, hospitality, luxury services, consulting, education, or multi-site operations are encouraged to apply.
Proven track record in executing strategic scaling initiatives and fostering sustainable business expansion.
Acquaintance with corporate governance frameworks and the preparation of executive board reports is required.
Others:
The Chief of Staff will serve as the pivotal leader who guarantees no pivotal concerns are overlooked and ensures the organization reliably translates strategic vision into tangible outcomes.
This description delineates the role as a senior executive leadership position, distinct from an executive assistant or administrative support function.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated resumes to jobs@smile360ng.com, with the job title specified in the email subject line.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
8 - 15 years
