Country Manager

Job Summary A Pan-African maritime and offshore services company, is seeking a Country Manager to lead its Nigeria operations. As the most senior employee in Nigeria, you will be responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management. Working closely with the Group CEO and functional leaders, you will scale Company's presence in Nigeria while contributing to the Group's Pan-African growth agenda. Responsibilities Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion in Nigeria. Strengthen existing client relationships and secure renewals, extensions, and new contract opportunities. Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and service lines. Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of all operations and contracts. Deliver fleet and operational performance in line with uptime, budget, and service commitments. Maintain strict compliance with Group QHSE standards and drive continuous operational improvement. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing local workforce and leadership pipeline. Ensure full compliance with Nigerian regulatory, legal, local-content, and industry requirements. Maintain effective relationships with clients, regulators, partners, and industry stakeholders. Provide transparent reporting, risk management, and governance oversight in line with Group expectations. Requirements Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field. 18+ years of leadership experience in maritime, offshore, oil & gas, logistics, or related industries. Proven track record leading a country operation, business unit, or large-scale operational function. Demonstrated success driving P&L performance, commercial growth, and strategic client relationships within regulated environments. Preferred: MBA or Master's degree. Strong understanding of marine, offshore, operational, regulatory, and governance requirements. Proven ability to lead people, manage risk, and drive high-performance cultures. What We Offer Competitive salary HMO / medical benefit Learning & development budget for training and certifications Generous leave entitlement Global exposure through multi-country operations Pension, bonus, and other applicable allowances