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Programme Director – Construction
SRT Marine Systems plc. Manage SRT in-country teams and oversee complex infrastructure and systems projects in East Africa .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex infrastructure and systems projects, particularly in East Africa, with a strong focus on civil engineering and construction project delivery. Capable of coordinating multiple contractors and resources while ensuring quality and timely project execution.
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Programme ManagementProject DeliveryCivil EngineeringFacilities InstallationCross-Cultural Communication
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementData Centre BuildInstallation Design DrawingsConstruction ManagementSystems Troubleshooting
Soft Skills
Diplomatic InfluenceCultural EmpathyTeam Coordination
Industry Keywords
Infrastructure ProjectsCommunication TowersPower SystemsConstruction ProjectsEast Africa
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage SRT in-country teams and oversee complex infrastructure and systems projects in East Africa
- Manage and execute projects involving data centres, control rooms, communication towers, commercial buildings, power systems, and sensitive communication equipment
- Understand, plan, and manage the processes required to complete projects
- Coordinate and actively manage multiple contractors, SRT resources, and logistics
- Work directly with end customers and ICP in the field to manage and drive project delivery plans
- Ensure quality delivery within cost and time parameters set by the Chief Operating Officer
- Ensure ICP follows SRT systems delivery methods and provide training, guidance, and support for installation and commissioning
- Apply a holistic project implementation approach to meet contracted specifications and ensure customer satisfaction
- Maintain and manage accurate project plans and budgets with the Delivery Department
- Visit customer countries and sites to review activities, progress, and project status, and agree project-plan changes
- Manage and oversee construction, installation, and configuration work performed by ICP and third parties
- Arrange customer and ICP training and coordinate delivery with the Delivery Team
- Provide SRT management with clear 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 whilst being located in Africa's regions
- Extensive senior-level experience in a hands-on approach to projects and programme management
- Day-to-day involvement in 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 act as the in-country conduit between in-country partner/customer and technical teams and Delivery Director
- 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
- Willingness to relocate to an East African country for the duration of the project, or already live there
- Required to obtain an in-country visa
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction is highly advantageous (not required)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Highly Competitive salary
- Extensive and supportive relocation and ongoing benefits support package
- Private healthcare
- Flexible / Hybrid working options