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The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water related equipment in the East African region. Founded in 1946, business activities are focused on six principal product sectors - Water Pumps, Boreholes, Swimming Pools, Water Treatment, Generators and Solar Equipment. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches ...
Contract: One year rolling contract, 3 month probation
Salary: Competitive, reflective of the candidates experience and skills
Overall Purpose
The Lead Project Manager will work closely with the management teams in D&S and its partners to plan and implement this new concept that is currently at prototype stage. The overall purpose is to help establish a new and scalable line of business taking a very hands-on approach in coming months which, if successful, will see this person growing and managing a high performing team as the market opportunity evolves.
Role Description
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for the planning, management and delivery of a number of tasks related to this new business opportunity. These include:
Testing the equipment prototypes and ready them for deployment to market, with a clearly defined set of performance metrics to achieve including technical performance, customer acceptance, field support etc.
Coordinate the gathering and synopsis of feedback from the market trials and prepare the equipment and business model for market launch.
Liaise with technology leads to extend the M2M application to key equipment suppliers, readying the venture for a commercial and technical introduction.
Refinement of the proposed business model to take account of early-stage feedback from the market as well as wider sector observations from other players in the space as well as potential funders.
Direct contributions to a human resource plan to find and grow a high performing team aligned to a five-year business plan.
The role is based at the Davis& Shirtliff offices in Nairobi with frequent field trips and potentially some international travel as the business becomes established.
Key Accountabilities
Candidate Requirements
Education:
Experience & Skills:
The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of specialists in the water and energy sectors which have significant potential for future growth. The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidates. If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply for the role before 15th May 2021.
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