Strategy Officer
Sigma Consulting Group
Remote
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Strategy & Operations
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Executive Management
Salary: ₦500,000 Monthly
Experience: Minimum of 5 Years
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Strategy Officer to drive business strategy, operational excellence, and organizational growth within a leading real estate and property development company.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating corporate strategy into measurable business outcomes by developing scalable operational frameworks, improving business processes, optimizing organizational performance, and driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
Working closely with executive leadership, the Strategy Officer will enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance and compliance, support digital transformation, and contribute to the company's long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Business Transformation
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the organization's long-term business objectives.
- Translate executive strategies into actionable operational plans and measurable performance targets.
- Identify business growth opportunities and recommend initiatives that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.
- Lead enterprise-wide transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Design, implement, document, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all business functions.
- Develop scalable operational frameworks that support organizational growth.
- Identify operational gaps and implement sustainable solutions to improve productivity and service delivery.
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across departments.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and operational plans.
- Monitor financial and operational performance through key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Implement cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or service delivery.
- Support initiatives aimed at improving portfolio performance and maximizing Net Operating Income (NOI).
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize Property Management Systems (PMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
- Promote automation across business operations.
- Develop management reporting dashboards that support data-driven decision-making.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with applicable real estate regulations, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
- Develop compliance frameworks and coordinate periodic operational audits.
- Monitor adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Strengthen internal controls and operational risk management processes.
- Serve as the operational liaison between executive management, investors, regulatory authorities, clients, and internal departments.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
- Negotiate favourable commercial terms while maintaining service quality and operational excellence.
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering strategic business initiatives.
- Establish departmental KPIs and monitor organizational performance.
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Resolve complex operational challenges and support organizational change management initiatives.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Real Estate Management, Economics, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Strategy, Corporate Planning, Operations Management, Business Transformation, Asset Management, or Management Consulting.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing operational strategies that drive organizational growth.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, operational risk management, and performance management.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and business improvement initiatives.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems, CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and business analytics tools.
- Excellent analytical, project management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, RICS, IFMA, or equivalent.
- Experience managing multiple real estate developments or mixed-use property portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Experience implementing digital transformation, automation, or business intelligence initiatives.
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Analysis
- Corporate Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Operational Excellence
- Business Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Compliance Management
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Presentation Skills
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Successful delivery of strategic business initiatives.
- Improvement in operational efficiency and productivity.
- Cost optimization and resource utilization.
- Revenue and portfolio performance improvements.
- Successful implementation of SOPs and operational frameworks.
- Compliance audit outcomes.
- Achievement of digital transformation milestones.
- Stakeholder satisfaction.
- Delivery of projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Team performance and employee engagement.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and operational excellence of a leading real estate organization. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, influence high-impact business decisions, and play a key role in driving sustainable organizational success.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] using "Strategy Officer – Lagos" as the subject of the email.