Operations (Project Services) Lead

At Triumph Power and Gas Systems Limited (TPG), we don’t just provide energy services—we deliver the innovative solutions that keep Nigeria’s power, oil & gas, and industrial sectors moving. We’ve built a reputation as a trusted,ISO 9001:2015 certifiedpartner that combines world-class technology with deep local expertise.

We are specialists in theOperations and Maintenance (O&M)of the high-stakes infrastructure. Whether it’s managingrotating equipmentlike gas turbines and compressors or handling specialized marine hose testing, our team is on the ground ensuring every asset performs at its peak. For us, it’s about more than just repairs; it’s about asset life-cycle support that creates real value. What truly sets us apart is ourstrategic alliances with global OEMs. By partnering with industry giants, we bring international standards directly to our clients with the speed and agility of a local team. At Triumph, we are driven byoperational excellence and safety, working every day to power Africa’s future with integrity and precision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations (Project Services) Lead

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head, Operations Delivery
Department: Operations and Projects

Job Summary

• Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Delivery, you will implement rigorous project controls, manage high-stakes OEM and customer interfaces, and oversee the end-to-end contracts and proposal development pipeline.
• You will be responsible for empowering project managers across live engagements and driving reporting discipline to expand TPG’s footprint with the pace, rigor, and compliance our global partners demand.
• Triumph Power and Gas is seeking a results-driven Operations (Project Services) Lead to spearhead our day-to-day tactical execution and project governance mandates.
• In this role, you will act as the core execution engine bridging the gap between strategic operations delivery and live asset/engagement support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end proposal development process, from RFQ receipt through technical-commercial offer build, pricing logic, internal review and customer submission, for all assigned bids and tenders.
• Drive the technical-commercial close-out of each project — invoicing, milestone certification, retention release, warranty handover and customer satisfaction sign-off.
• Own the departmental reporting cadence — Tuesday Pre-Meet Brief, Wednesday Ops MOM, weekly KPI roll-up, the standing Project Progress tracker and quarterly KPI / BSC reviews.
• Represent Triumph Power and Gas Systems Limited in customer, OEM and supplier meetings; uphold the standards of written communication, technical accuracy and reporting discipline expected of Operations Delivery leadership.
• Own contracts management for live customer engagements. interpretation and application of customer T&Cs (POSA, MSA, LTSA, framework agreements), variation orders, claims, warranty positions and termination clauses.
• Provide first-line technical, commercial and project-management oversight to assigned Project Managers, including cover-note framing of all OEM and customer reports before they reach the Head of Operations Delivery.
• Develop and coach the wider Operations Delivery team (Project Managers, Operations Support Engineers and the FSR pool) on TPG SOPs, the Quality Management System and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Manage OEM and channel-partner interfaces — PFI review, lead-time management, parts and tooling logistics, FAT participation and supplier performance management.
• Coordinate the supply-chain interface with TPG SCM, Finance and Logistics on live projects — freight, customs, NCDF, WHT, VAT, FX exposure and cashflow planning.
• Lead the day-to-day project execution and customer-delivery oversight across the Operations Delivery portfolio of OEM channel-partner engagements .

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Second Class Upper or equivalent).
• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or an MBA is advantageous.
• Years of Experience: Minimum six (6) years of post-graduation experience, with at least four (4) years actively within the oil and gas sector.-
• Professional Memberships & Certifications: PMP Certification(or equivalent like PRINCE2, PgMP) is required.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Demonstrable ownership of at least one full project lifecycle (concept through commissioning) and at least one full bid lifecycle (RFQ through Purchase Order).
• COREN Registration as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (or equivalent for other engineering disciplines).
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience at a Project Manager level or above, with a track record of cross-functional team leadership.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Project Management Methodologies
• Executive Communication:Highly disciplined, polished written and verbal communication style capable of producing executive-ready documentation without oversight.
• Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management:Ability to interface and collaborate seamlessly across internal teams (BD, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, FSR) and manage external high-level OEM/customer negotiations.
• Rotating Equipment Assets
• Tools & Reporting:Advanced mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (heavyExcel modeling, precise Word proposal mechanics, and strategic PowerPoint executive reporting).
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Quality & Operational Excellence