Operations Manager

Cone Group (CONE ZHUI TI LTD) is a Lagos-based engineering and technology company serving corporate, industrial and public-sector clients across Nigeria. Since 2012, we have designed, supplied and integrated electronic security, ICT infrastructure, MEP, power and smart automation solutions. Our services include CCTV and access control, electric fencing, fire systems, networking, solar and backup power, automation, IP PBX and intercom systems.

As we grow our operations in Nigeria and internationally, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to help keep our projects, people and processes running smoothly.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations across project delivery, procurement, logistics and field service. You’ll coordinate teams and resources to deliver installations on time, within budget and to the required quality and safety standards.

• Plan and monitor concurrent projects, including CCTV, access control, electric fencing, PA and voice evacuation, structured cabling, solar and inverter systems, and automation.
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation and site mobilization across Lagos and other locations.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management, including sourcing, price inquiries, purchase orders, imports, clearing and supplier performance.
• Control inventory, warehousing and equipment movement between sites.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, HSE practices and quality checks.
• Track operational KPIs and project budgets, and prepare regular management reports.
• Coordinate with sales and technical teams on BOQs, bids and handovers from contract award to execution.
• Serve as an escalation point for clients during project delivery and after-sales support, including maintenance contracts and SLAs.
• Recruit, supervise and develop operations staff and subcontractors.
• Improve operational processes and support adoption of the company’s ERP and business systems.

• B.Sc. or HND in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic, Computer or related), Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years’ experience in operations or project management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role within systems integration, security, solar or power, ICT, MEP or a similar technical field.
• Experience delivering multi-site technical projects for corporate clients. Telecoms, banking, oil and gas or government experience is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory control in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace and project-management tools; ERP experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A valid Nigerian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Nigeria.

Additional advantages: Working knowledge of solar PV and inverter installations or electric fence systems; PMP, PRINCE2 or another relevant professional certification.

• Annual salary of ₦3,600,000–₦4,200,000
• HMO health insurance and pension
• Performance-based bonuses
• Professional development and certification support
• Exposure to large-scale, high-profile projects in a growing company