Head Of Deployments, Africa
- Countries
- Remote
- Job Types
- leadership & management, operations
- Experience
- executive
- Organization Types
- aerospace, robotics, startups
- Location
- Remote
- Posted Date
- Company
- Zipline
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead and own the launch of over 20 new distribution sites across Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, and establish the first Precision Delivery network in Rwanda. Drive parallel launch teams, develop deployment playbooks, and build a scalable organization. Ensure all sites are certified, operational, and handed over with no open issues, meeting budget and timeline targets.
Hard Requirements
- 12-15+ years delivering multi-site infrastructure or network build programmes
- Hands-on build experience in Africa (land, permits, customs, power, contractors, government interfaces)
- Experience in West Africa valued
- Track record of running parallel builds against a contractual deadline
- Experience building and applying a repeatable deployment playbook
- Senior leadership experience
- Hands-on site assessment and problem-solving ability
Soft Requirements
- Strong program and project management instincts
- Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills
- Ability to align senior commercial leaders
- Comfort leading an organization that grows and shrinks