Vacancy: Operations Director
Reports to; Country Managing Director
Job Location; Nairobi
Job description
Our client a leading Telecommunication firm in East Africa is
looking to hire an Operations Director. The ideal candidate will be in charge
of all technical services supporting supply and installation (maintenance,
QHSE,quality, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate
with executive-level management in the development of performance goals
and long-term operational plans.
- Maximize
efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and
interdepartmental collaboration
- Set
strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity
- Devise
strategies to ensure growth, identifying and implementing process
improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs.
- Ensure
the development of the technical know-how of the company: modernity of
process ormeans of production, capital gain and competitiveness compared
to the competitors…,
- Lead
and coordinate on sites installation technical activities, servicing,
maintenance, logistics with the CMD of the subsidiary.
- Develop
implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that
provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key
initiatives
- Clearly
define the expectations for purchase of pieces/sub-assemblies, according
tocriteria of cost and quality,
- In
connection with the Purchasing Department, select the main suppliers of
the company and validate the technical adequacy of their products in
regards with theinstallation targets,
- Carry
out or commission the necessary investments to improve installation means
:optimization of installation means, process improvement, implementation
of new products/services, recruitment, training of installation teams…
Qualifications;
- Bachelors
degree in Business management, IT or any related field
- At
least 8 years of relevant experience in Fiber Technology, either through
education (Technical degree) or experience have worked in the
Telecommunication industry
- 8+
years senior leadership role in the appropriate field
- Must
be able to recruit and manage technical teams
- Able
to understand business KPI
- Fluent
in English/French
How to apply
All applications should be done on or before close of
business 30thApril2020
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
