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Head of Strategy & Operations at Strivo Labs

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 6 – 10 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development

Head of Strategy & Operations at Strivo Labs

Head of Strategy & Operations

Job Description

  • Strivo Labs is seeking a highly strategic, analytical, and execution-driven Head of Strategy & Operations to lead organisation-wide strategy execution, operational excellence, and performance optimization.
  • This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and leadership. The ideal candidate can translate vision into action, build scalable systems, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure the organisation operates with clarity, efficiency, and accountability.

What You’ll Do

  • Strategy Development & Execution
  • Lead the development, refinement, and execution of the company’s short-, mid-, and long-term strategic plans.
  • Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry research to inform strategic decisions.
  • Identify growth opportunities, risks, and improvement areas across business units.
  • Translate strategy into clear priorities, OKRs/KPIs, and execution roadmaps.
  • Drive strategic initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee day-to-day business operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with strategy.
  • Design, standardize, and optimize internal processes, workflows, and operating models.
  • Champion digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure seamless execution of cross-functional projects and operational programs.

Performance Management & Reporting

  • Build dashboards, scorecards, and reporting systems to track organisational performance.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews, strategy check-ins, and performance evaluations.
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Establish accountability structures and performance governance frameworks.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Partner closely with Finance, HR, Technology, Product, Sales, and Operations teams to align execution.
  • Manage cross-functional initiatives and remove blockers to delivery.
  • Support senior leadership with high-impact strategic projects and special initiatives.
  • Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on strategy and operational effectiveness.

People, Culture & Change Enablement

  • Lead and mentor the Strategy & Operations team.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Support organisational change initiatives and ensure adoption of new systems and processes.
  • Drive clarity in roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations across teams.

What We’re Looking For

  • 6–10 years’ experience in Strategy, Business Operations, Management Consulting, or Corporate Transformation.
  • Strong background in business strategy, operational management, or performance optimisation.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and complex strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Google Workspace, and strategic planning tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Strong leadership presence with a hands-on execution mindset.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in management consulting or a high-growth organisation.
  • Background in digital transformation, automation, or operations strategy.
  • Experience with OKRs, Balanced Scorecards, or similar performance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with workflow and planning tools (Notion, Airtable, Asana, Monday, etc.).

Why This Role Matters

  • As Head of Strategy & Operations, you will be the engine behind execution and operational clarity.
  • Your leadership will ensure that strategy translates into results, teams are aligned, and the organisation scales efficiently and sustainably.

Method of Application

Send your CV and salary expectation to hiring@strivolabs.comwith the subject line:

“Head of Strategy & Operations”

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