Head Performance Management

Heirs Insurance Ltd

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Lead (8-12 years)

Application Deadline

June 7, 2026

Job Description

Heirs Insurance Ltd is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Performance Management to lead our strategic initiatives. This critical leadership role is responsible for orchestrating the development and execution of the company's strategic objectives, ensuring seamless alignment with our overarching business goals.

You will be instrumental in driving organizational performance by crafting robust strategies, meticulously monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and fostering a culture of collaboration across all departments. Your expertise will be vital in delivering sustained growth and operational excellence, directly contributing to our market leadership.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of a leading insurance firm, influencing strategic decision-making at the highest levels and building a high-performing team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.

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Required Skills

Strategic PlanningPerformance Management SystemsKPI DevelopmentData AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceLeadershipStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipMentorshipInnovationContinuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of the organization's long-term strategic vision and business objectives.
  • Translate the corporate vision into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment across all business units and departments.
  • Facilitate strategic planning workshops and drive organizational buy-in for strategic initiatives.
  • Develop frameworks and tools to guide strategic decision-making at all levels of the organization.
  • Establish and monitor enterprise-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress against strategic goals.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management systems and processes.
  • Analyse organizational performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Provide regular performance reports and actionable insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Oversee the analysis of business data to identify critical success factors and performance gaps.
  • Deliver insights on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor performance to guide decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the data analytics team to develop advanced reporting tools and dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.
  • Act as a strategic partner to department heads, ensuring alignment of departmental plans with corporate objectives.
  • Foster collaboration between operational, sales, marketing, finance, and IT teams to drive organizational success.
  • Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team on enterprise strategy and performance matters.
  • Build and lead a high-performing enterprise strategy and performance management team.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
  • A Master’s degree (MBA) or a related discipline is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy development, performance management or a similar leadership role.
  • Strong background in data analysis, business intelligence and the use of performance management tools.
  • Track record of driving organizational performance and achieving strategic goals.

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Nigeria's financial services sector, particularly insurance, is experiencing significant growth driven by digital transformation and increased market penetration. This pivotal role involves spearheading the development and execution of Heirs Insurance Ltd's strategic objectives, ensuring robust alignment with overarching business goals. You will drive organizational performance through advanced strategic planning, meticulous KPI monitoring, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Key technical aspects include enterprise strategy formulation, performance management system design, and leveraging business intelligence for actionable insights. This position directly impacts the company's sustained growth, operational excellence, and overall business ROI by translating vision into measurable outcomes and guiding executive decision-making.

Posted Date

May 24, 2026