Head of Partner Operations Job in Kenya – Courier Services App & Web Platform July 2016
Jobs opportunity : Courier Services App & Web Platform Vacancy in Kenya July 2016
Employment Position : Head of Partner Operations Job July 2016
Vacancy: Head of Partner Operations
Our Client provides an app and web platform that enables individuals and businesses to connect with Drivers and request on-demand or scheduled courier services at anytime, any day, 24/7.
Job Summary: The Head of Partner Operations is a critical role responsible partners/driver growth and retention.
It takes a mixture of marketing creativity, analytical brains and pure hustle to bring their operations to life quickly.
They are looking for a leader that can manage an international team, promote brand, hire local talent, tackle many different projects, and grow their company into a global Logistics and Transportation business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, lead and empower a team of Operations Managers and Analysts to grow their company in East Africa
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to identify strategic partnership opportunities
- Scale Partner (Riders & Drivers) growth across multiple services and regions.
- Analyze and optimize quality and efficiency of their services.
- Report directly to the CEO and Board of Directors on all Partner Operations KPIs.
- Develop, manage, and deliver on an Operations Budget.
- Project and manage all Riders & Drivers Partnership initiatives and deliver to deadlines.
- Own all responsibilities.
- Strategize the future of their Partnerships and help build that future.
Key Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics. Operations Management, Finance or similar field.
- Experience – 5+ years Management level experience of operations management / management consulting / investment banking / strategy
- Prior experience managing cross-functional teams.
Skills and qualifications
- You are a Hustler and have no problem getting your hands dirty and doing the gritty work that comes along with the higher-level thinking.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of start up speed and working environment.
- Problem-solver: analytical mind that can navigate obstacles on the fly in a logical and rational way. Engage in precise, data and details about the business.
- You are an excellent and influential communicator and use data to reinforce your positions and decisions
- Successfully executed operations, preferably with P&L ownership, is a plus you are highly competitive and has a unique drive to win
Compensation: Salary plus commissions, Medical, Airtime
Availability: State availability (notice period) in your application letter.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 29th July 2016
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online to careers@wisenhr.com
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.