COO-ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

JOB TITLE: COO-ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced COO to work in Nairobi Kenya

Job Summary

We are a Pan-African creative and media group shaping the future of entertainment experiential marketing and cultural production across the continent. Our ecosystem brings together diverse creative ventures spanning music live experiences content and media into one vertically integrated network. We are building Africas next-generation creative infrastructure connecting audiences brands and talent across borders and are now seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us run one of the most ambitious creative enterprises on the continent.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Work directly with the Group CEO to translate the groups strategic vision into actionable operational plans and objectives. Drive the integration of operations across all business units to maximize efficiency and revenue.
  
• Operational Oversight: Lead manage and optimize the operational functions of all the Group entities across all markets. This includes overseeing business processes performance metrics and operational budgets.
  
• Team Management & Development: Provide inspirational leadership to the country and business unit managers. Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and high performance. Mentor and develop talent to build a strong operational leadership pipeline.
  
• Process Improvement & Standardization: Identify document and implement best practices and standardized operational procedures across all markets and business units to improve efficiency reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
  
• Financial & Performance Management: Monitor operational performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial targets. Work with finance teams to manage operational budgets analyze financial data and provide insights to the CEO and the board.
  
• Market & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between different business units and markets. Ensure that operations support the commercial creative and strategic goals of each entity.
  
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with local regulations industry standards and internal policies. Identify and mitigate operational risks across the group.
  
• Travel: The role requires frequent travel to our operational markets in Uganda Tanzania Ghana and Rwanda to conduct business reviews meet with local teams and assess market opportunities.
  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

15 years leadership experience including at least 5 years in a senior operations role (COO GM MD or equivalent).

Proven ability to run multi-market or multi-brand organizations across Africa or similar emerging markets.

Strong experience in media entertainment FMCG or other brand-driven industries.

Builder mindset you have created or scaled systems in high-growth environments.

Financially savvy confident managing budgets P&Ls and governance processes.

An inspiring people leader who can motivate and hold senior teams accountable.

Resilient decisive and thrives in fast-paced dynamic business environments.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.

Requirements

15 years leadership experience including at least 5 years in a senior operations role (COO GM MD or equivalent).

Proven ability to run multi-market or multi-brand organizations across Africa or similar emerging markets.

Strong experience in media entertainment FMCG or other brand-driven industries.

Builder mindset you have created or scaled systems in high-growth environments.

Financially savvy confident managing budgets P&Ls and governance processes.

An inspiring people leader who can motivate and hold senior teams accountable.

Resilient decisive and thrives in fast-paced dynamic business environments.