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Deputy Managing Director

Empearl Consulting | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-time Posted today 1 view

About the Role

Empearl Consulting, an integrated services consulting firm established by Nigerian law, is seeking a high-performing Deputy Managing Director (DMD) for our client in the real estate sector. Acting as second-in-command, the successful candidate will bridge high-level strategic vision with daily operational execution, ensuring portfolio profitability and organizational growth while collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day business functions, including construction progress, property management, maintenance, asset protection, and security.
  • Partner with the Managing Director to formulate short- and medium-term strategies, identify new market leads, and expand the company footprint.
  • Manage budget preparation, fund raising, financial reporting, and expense optimization to guarantee project profitability.
  • Lead staff management initiatives, overseeing recruitment, training, departmental mentoring, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
  • Represent the organization in high-level meetings with local authorities, communities, unions, and key external partners.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA is a strong advantage).
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in senior management roles such as Deputy Managing Director, Sales & Marketing Director, or Project Director.
  • Extensive background spanning real estate, construction, asset management, or corporate finance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, corporate finance, performance measurement, and real estate economics.
  • Exceptional leadership, negotiation, crisis management, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Note: This specific executive search is exclusively open to female candidates aged 40 to 50 years.
Benefits
  • Opportunity to lead commercial growth and shape the strategic direction of a dynamic organization.
  • Competitive compensation package with lucrative performance-based incentives.
  • Clear and structured succession path toward the Managing Director role.
  • Collaborative, innovative work environment offering continuous professional development.

Skills

Executive Leadership Real Estate Management Corporate Finance Strategic Planning Project Management Operations Oversight Stakeholder Management Budgeting and Financial Control
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