Operations and Delivery
Manage the Operations Department and ensure projects are delivered to the required standards
Direct involved parties to ensure quality control, HSE and monitoring across all projects
Direct and manage contract development from beginning to end
Define project success criteria and communicate them to all parties throughout the project life cycle
Manage the O&M Manager to ensure performance against SLAs and KPIs
Ensure the smooth running of projects while keeping employee turnover low
Apply and uphold QHSE policies and procedures
Business and Commercial Development
Develop and execute a commercial development strategy for the country
Identify and propose business deals by reaching out to potential partners and exploring opportunities
Grow new business and existing accounts through business development research
Build and maintain customer relationships and the related communication documents
Financial Management
Take full P&L accountability for the affiliate
Define and implement annual budget plans and report regularly to headquarters
Review progress with the Regional GM and confirm budgets comply with the initial costing
Review and monitor cash flow and financial statements
Leadership and Team Development
Lead, coach, mentor and motivate senior and middle managers and contractors
Oversee the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to their teams
Develop and manage all departments to achieve operational and strategic goals
Identify technical training needs and on-the-job coaching for senior and middle managers
Build one cohesive team focused on successful business operations
Government, Legal and Representation
Represent the company externally with government, statutory and regulatory bodies, and business partners
Identify the country's legal and regulatory requirements and flag risk areas in agreements
Develop and implement internal systems for logistics, commercial and financial information flows, in coordination with headquarters

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Telecommunications
At least 15 years of related experience, including 10 years in a similar managerial position
Excellent managerial skills and strong technical knowledge
Fluency in French and English
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Willingness to travel and flexibility to work long hours
Nice to Have
MBA or Master's in Engineering
PMP certification
Key Competencies
Leadership, business acumen, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, decisiveness, motivating and empowering others, influencing, managing performance, developing others, customer focus, political awareness, personal credibility, stress management, flexibility and adaptability, thoroughness and ethics.
Work Relationships
Internal: Rollout, Operation & Maintenance, Warehouse, Finance, HR and Management
External: Clients, suppliers, subcontractors, business partners and government representatives