Manager Fixed Network Project Delivery - Nairobi County

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex subsea cable connectivity and terrestrial fibre infrastructure projects. The role requires deep knowledge of international fibre networks, terrestrial construction, permitting, and stakeholder management across technical, regulatory, and commercial domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of subsea cable landing projects and associated terrestrial fibre builds, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Manage full project lifecycle activities including scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and resource management.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and project reporting dashboards.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including network engineering, legal, finance, operations, vendors, local authorities, and marine contractors.
• Oversee route survey, permitting, route engineering, and cable installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements for both subsea and terrestrial works.
• Drive contract and vendor management, including RFPs, negotiations, SLAs, and performance oversight.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide regular project updates, and manage executive reporting.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and best practices in subsea and fibre infrastructure delivery

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