Strategy & Operations Excellence Manager
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A Nigerian engineering, construction and infrastructure company with major oil & gas and energy operations is hiring a Strategy & Operations Excellence Manager in Warri, Delta State. The role focuses on translating business strategy into measurable plans, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and improving performance across EPC, pipeline, dredging and heavy asset projects. Full-time position reporting to the Chief Operations & Strategy Officer, with a 30 October 2026 application deadline.
- Senior operations and strategy role in oil & gas and energy infrastructure
- Based in Warri, Delta State, with travel to project sites required
- Lean, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis experience essential
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A Nigerian engineering, construction and infrastructure company with major oil & gas and energy operations is hiring a Strategy & Operations Excellence Manager in Warri, Delta State. The role focuses on translating business strategy into measurable plans, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and improving performance across EPC, pipeline, dredging and heavy asset projects. Full-time position reporting to the Chief Operations & Strategy Officer, with a 30 October 2026 application deadline.
- Senior operations and strategy role in oil & gas and energy infrastructure
- Based in Warri, Delta State, with travel to project sites required
- Lean, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis experience essential
- 10+ years relevant experience including 3+ years in senior management
- Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP or PRINCE2 highly desirable
- Application deadline is 30 October 2026
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Strategy & Operations Excellence Manager at an Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Company - UnoCasa Consulting
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Oct 2, 2026, 8:17 AM
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UnoCasa - Our client is a Nigerian engineering, construction, and infrastructure company with significant operations in the oil & gas and energy sectors. Its activities include EPC, pipeline construction, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), trenchless construction, dredging, fabrication, civil works, and other heavy asset-intensive projects.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Strategy & Operations Excellence Manager
Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Operations & Strategy Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Translate business strategy into measurable plans, KPIs, and deliverables.
- Establish accountability frameworks and performance review processes.
- Drive operational excellence and eliminate process waste.
- Coach managers and teams on operational excellence and performance management.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis initiatives.
- Develop performance dashboards and strengthen data-driven decision-making.
- Develop SOPs and operational playbooks.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong experience in EPC, construction, or asset-intensive operations.
- 10+ years' relevant experience, including 3+ years in a senior management/interim executive role.
- Ability to work independently and drive organisational change.
- Proficiency in BI/dashboard and ERP tools.
- Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, or PRINCE2 are highly desirable.
- Proven experience in strategy execution, performance management, and process improvement.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience with KPI frameworks, Balanced Scorecard and SMART objectives.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Note
- : Candidates must be willing to travel to project sites as required.
- Application Deadline:
- 30th October, 2026.
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