Project and Programme Management · Full-time
Direct employerDRIVE – Deployment Project Leader M/F

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Role overview
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is hiring a Deployment Project Leader for a full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position is ideal for someone with experience in IT deployments and project leadership, especially within logistics or transport sectors, who can manage complex projects in international settings.
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What you will do
- Take full responsibility for deploying projects in assigned countries from start to finish, including handover to support teams.
- Develop, update, and track deployment plans for each country.
- Ensure deployments follow the standard model and methodology, adjusting for local conditions while maintaining consistency.
- Coordinate and lead stakeholders at central, regional, and local levels involved in deployments.
- Organise and manage deployment governance activities such as committees and decision-making forums.
- Ensure all deployment materials are produced, validated, and meet quality standards.
- Identify risks and issues, escalate when necessary, and implement mitigation plans.
- Provide clear and structured project reports to central and country management.
- Support continuous improvement by contributing to lessons learned and coordinating with other departments like IT, Change, Training, and Business to align objectives and execution.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in IT deployment or transformation projects.
- Demonstrated experience in standardised application deployments within an IT service delivery or large transformation program.
- Experience working in international and multicultural environments.
- 2 to 3 years of experience related to logistics, transport, customs, or Transport Management Systems (TMS).
- Strong skills in leading projects and coordinating teams.
- Ability to operate effectively within complex matrix organisations.
- Competence in risk management, planning, and reporting.
- A structured, rigorous, and methodical work approach.
- Capability to engage and align a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint; knowledge of Power BI is an advantage.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.