Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)
About this opportunity
COO position in Lagos, Nigeria, requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/related field with 15+ years of senior leadership experience.
Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead strategic and operational growth in the Telecommunications/ICT/Technology sector in Lagos, Nigeria. The role demands 15+ years of experience, expertise in Business Development, AI, and digital transformation, and alignment with the company’s focus on innovation and revenue growth. The position reports to the Managing Director and requires a bachelor’s degree in IT-related fields or equivalent professional experience.
What it offers
- Strategic and operational leadership across the company’s business units.
- Focus on business growth, revenue generation, and new opportunities through AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
- Leadership in client/partner relationships, tenders, negotiations, and stakeholder management.
- Oversee telecommunications/technology projects and drive operational efficiency and innovation.
- Mentorship of high-performing teams and performance monitoring for MD recommendations.
Who can apply
Applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related IT field.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Proven experience in Telecommunications/ICT, Business Development, and commercial management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- A growth mindset and innovative approach (postgraduate/certification is a plus).
How to apply
- Contact WDCL via email at info@wdcl.net or phone:
- +234 803 761 0165
- +234 802 917 9318
- Address: 5, Idugbe Estate, off Elf Road, Ogunu Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.
No explicit deadline is provided for applications.
Good to know
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria (full-time, on-site).
- Industry sectors: Telecommunications/ICT/Technology (with secondary focus on Oil & Gas, Banking, Leisure/Tourism, Construction).
- No salary amount or benefits explicitly stated.
Key details
NigeriaHow to apply
- Submit inquiries via email to **info@wdcl.net** or call **+234 803 761 0165** or **+234 802 917 9318**; provide contact details for the **WDCL office at 5, Idugbe Estate, Elf Road, Warri, Delta State**.
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