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Programme Director – Construction
SRT Marine Systems plc. Manage SRT in-country teams across East Africa .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex projects involving data centres and civil engineering, with a strong focus on project delivery, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication. Possesses the ability to navigate multicultural environments and influence project outcomes effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Programme ManagementProject DeliveryCivil EngineeringData Centre BuildInternational Project Experience
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementInstallation DesignSystems Drawings InterpretationBudget ManagementConstruction OversightFacilities InstallationTroubleshootingLogistics CoordinationQuality AssuranceContract Management
Soft Skills
Diplomatic InfluenceCultural EmpathyCommunicationTeam LeadershipTraining and Support
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Civil EngineeringConstruction Certification
Industry Keywords
Data CentreCivil EngineeringConstruction ProjectsMulti-Site ManagementCommunication InfrastructureInstallation and CommissioningProject PlansContracted SpecificationsSRT Systems DeliveryInternational Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage SRT in-country teams across East Africa
- Manage and execute complex projects involving data centres, control rooms, communication towers, commercial buildings, and complex electrical systems
- Plan and manage processes required to complete projects
- Coordinate and actively manage multiple contractors, SRT resources, and logistics
- Manage project delivery plans with end customers and ICP in the field
- Ensure quality delivery within cost and time parameters set by the Chief Operating Officer
- Ensure ICP follows SRT systems delivery methods
- Provide training, ongoing guidance, and support for successful installation and commissioning
- Ensure complete system installations meet contracted specifications and finishing details
- Maintain and manage accurate project plans and budgets with the Delivery Department
- Visit customer countries and sites to review activities, progress, and project status
- Communicate and agree changes to project plans
- Oversee construction, installation, and configuration work performed by ICP and third parties
- Arrange customer and ICP training with the Delivery Team
- Provide SRT management with updates on status, progress, risks, and issues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience as a Programme / Project Director for similar multi-site IT Systems or Data Centre build, ideally communication-based civil and technical infrastructure
- Significant and demonstrable experience and success in the management and delivery of Civil Engineering and/or Construction projects
- Significant and demonstrable experience and success in the delivery of facilities installation and fit-out projects internationally
- Previous working experience on projects while located in Africa
- Extensive senior-level experience in a hands-on approach to projects and programme management
- Experience with day-to-day installation and troubleshooting alongside overall project management
- Ability to understand systems drawings down to installation design drawings, including racks, servers, cameras, radar, and civil work
- Ability to diplomatically influence without authority
- Ability to empathise with and understand different cultures and flex approach while achieving project targets
- Willingness to travel anywhere in the world for extended periods
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction highly advantageous
- Required to obtain an in-country visa for the position
Benefits
Comp & perks- Highly Competitive salary
- Extensive and supportive relocation and ongoing benefits support package
- Private healthcare
- Flexible / Hybrid working options