Chief Operating Officer

Career Opportunities with NEP Group Inc. A great place to work. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The purpose of this position (Chief Operating Officer ) is to lead all activities of operations, deliver high levels of customer service, and deliver events within margin goals. What (COO) will do

• Account for overall branch cost management and implementing appropriate cost controls.
• Be the interface between offices in different countries and provide the link and communicate and facilitate required collaboration between offices.
• Oversee all project deliveries in all technical and non-technical aspects and responsible for concerned departmental plans to ensure that projects scope, schedules, and budgets are accurately planned, monitored, shared and met.
• Provide analysis and forecast equipment utilization in advance of CAPEX planning process.
• Maintain and adjust Crew scheduling with the objective of achieving a competitive gross margin for the business.
• Oversee financial side of the SLAs with manufacturers, analyze benefit and need and negotiate for renewal accordingly.
• Report to the President on a weekly basis on project status and departmental matters.

• Oversee and ensure departmental objectives deliverables for Engineering, Crewing, and Operations departments.
• Monitor required legal & regulatory compliance for all concerned departments,
• Ensure departmental functions are in compliance with company’s policies and procedure
• Lead and support department heads in policy & SOP implementation as required and increase management's effectiveness by:
  • Communicating NEP core values, strategies, and objectives to managers
  • Selecting, orienting, training the managers
  • Coaching, counselling and guiding managers to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
  • Support the department heads in formulating and establishing SOPs and systems.
• Oversees and support Director of Engineering in the acquisition, implementation, and replacement of technology infrastructure and ensure it supports company’s goals.

• Ensure efforts of the Engineering, Crewing, and Operations departments are well aligned and effectively coordinated in order to provide a smooth preparation, execution, and closing of all projects.
• Monitor kit movement and equipment planning in order to ensure equipment utilization is maximized and freight cost is minimized.
• Oversee the planning and allocation of engineering staff in order to ensure crewing need of the projects and need of kit preparation at base are both considered and properly scheduled.
• Support Crewing and Engineering departments in finding a timely solution for crew shortages.
• Support the Operations department in finding a timely solution for equipment shortages.
• Make timely decision in and support department heads in order to allow them sufficient time to act.
• Oversee and ensure coordination of Finance, Sales, and Operations Departments in controlling project costs and receivables from clients in accordance with the agreements and terms and conditions.
• Keep aware of all project updates including but not limited to confirmation, cancellation, changes in the scope or schedules executed in other time zones.

• Significant sector specific experience, e.g. broadcast services, production, right holding, event companies
• Deep knowledge of OB industry and in multiple aspects of the business including logistics, operations, finance, sales and marketing, and human resources is preferred
• 5+ years in an operations leadership role
• Experience in working and living abroad is a plus
• Ability to lead and manage a team with strong people skills and ability to engage stakeholders of all levels
• Self-motivated and able to contribute in a high performance environment
• Tenacity work under pressure and within project timelines
• Keen attention to details
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills to achieve targets and deliver on budget
• A flexible approach to working hours is essential
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: innovative, one team, passion and integrity.