Operations · Full-time
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Role overview
M-KOPA is hiring a Senior Manager for their Workplaces function in Nairobi. This role suits someone experienced in managing workplace operations, including fleet, travel, facilities, and administration, who can lead teams and implement strategic improvements.
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What you will do
- Manage the fleet programme, including decisions on leasing, ownership, or hiring, ensuring compliance with relevant authorities, and oversee executive, Board, and international travel.
- Oversee headquarters and warehouse facilities, coordinate office relocations and fit-outs, manage budgets, vendor contracts, and implement cost-saving measures.
- Lead and develop specialist team leaders and transition manual reporting to digital dashboards and tools such as FreshService, Dynamics, HiBob, and Milo.
Requirements
- Degree in business, operations, facilities, hospitality management, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in workplace, facilities, travel, fleet, or administrative operations with leadership of specialist teams.
- Proven ability to manage multi-vendor budgets, purchase-to-payment processes, accrual discipline, and make cost-effective decisions regarding fleet and space.
- Experience in improving processes through data and technology.
- Familiarity with compliance requirements including those from the National Transport and Safety Authority, county permits, occupational safety and health regulations, and data protection laws.
- Ability to handle incidents with discretion and maintain composure.
How to apply
The employer has not published a closing date.