Head Of Operations & Strategy
Job Description
ROLE – HEAD OF OPERATIONS & STRATEGY
Location – Victoria Island, Lagos
Role Type – Senior Leadership | Full-time
ABOUT THE GROUP
A Nigerian fashion and manufacturing group undergoing restructuring for scale and long-term growth. The group includes:
• A heritage luxury womenswear brand (10 years established)
• A new strategic fashion brand (in development)
• A production and manufacturing business serving internal and external clients
ROLE PURPOSE
The Head of Operations will partner closely with the Founder to translate group strategy into clear operational plans and ensure efficient execution across brands and manufacturing operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Founder in developing and executing group growth strategies
• Translate strategy into operational plans, roadmaps, and milestones
• Oversee group-wide operations including production, manufacturing, timelines, and quality control
• Establish operational systems, workflows, and reporting structures
• Drive efficiency, cost control, and operational discipline
• Coordinate execution across design, production, finance, and commercial teams
• Identify operational gaps and implement solutions to support scaling
PROFILE & EXPERIENCE
• Strong experience in manufacturing-led or production-driven organisations
• Experience operating at multi-brand or group level
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Strong commercial mindset and structured approach to problem-solving
• Experience in fashion, apparel, or manufacturing strongly preferred
WHY THIS ROLE
• Strategic partnership with the Founder
• Opportunity to help scale multiple fashion brands and a manufacturing business
• High level of autonomy and strategic influence
BENEFITS
• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonus
• HMO coverage
• Leadership growth opportunities within a scaling organization
Apply to: talent@smartpartnersng.com