VP, Technology & Operations at Jibu

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Innovations, IT and Hardware strategy of the company to grow the operations by 10x over the next 5 years
• Manage the Supply Chain function
  • Logistics to and between all markets in Africa
  • Procurement and contract management to improve GP margins on supply chain
  • Internal operations and efficiencies
  • Build, maintain and enhance the supplier network
• Project manage key internal operations improvements such as adaptations to the Water Treatment System, IoT integration, and the procurement and
• Lead the setting up of the operations for new product lines
• Be ultimately responsible and accountable for the regulatory compliance and product quality across all markets
• Hardware management across all markets
  • Monitor performance of Water Treatment and Technology systems and seek for efficiencies to drive down operational costs
  • Establish preventive maintenance schedules and SOPs
• Assess, review and develop the IT and data infrastructure to increase efficiencies at Franchisee and Franchisor level
• Be an implementer and work closely with all markets to actualise innovations across all sites within Jibu’s complex and decentralized network
• Manage Jibu’s engineering, IT, SC, and product development functions Team engagement and company growth
• Be fast, hands-on, and come with an ownership mentality
• A strategist constantly thinking about the future and how to scale operations
• Be organized, collaborative and innovative
• Be honest, reliable and dedicated
• Bring the energy and stamina to go far with Jibu and join us in building a unique success story

Experience Requirements

• A proven record of successfully leading projects to completion within tight timelines
• Experience working in Africa (East Africa) and implementing complex technology and IT innovations across various different user profiles
• Demonstrable experience in leading high performing teams
• An innovator excited about tech with the realism and operational skills to implement effectively
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and able to operate under minimal supervision.
• Able to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success.
• Able to communicate and present information to executives, teams and partners in a way that motivates action and quick decision making.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours to accommodate time zones