Project Manager - East Africa

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world. Role Overview - Project Manager The role of Project Manager will be to manage the execution of significant complex projects that involve the building of infrastructure such as communication towers and small commercial buildings and the installation of complex electrical systems that include power systems and sensitive communication equipment. The role is to understand, plan and manage the required process to complete the project and to co-ordinate and actively manage the multiple contractors, and SRT's own resources and logistics to successfully complete each site and ultimately the whole project. You as our Project Manager will be able to demonstrate a track record of managing and delivering similar projects in non-Western countries. You will be highly organised and able to see the big picture whilst also being able to identify and manage critical path project streams effectively and efficiently. ESSENTIAL - Extensive experience as a Project Manager for similar multi-site IT systems - ideally communication-based infrastructure ESSENTIAL - Significant and demonstrable experience and success in the management and delivery of civil engineering and construction projects ESSENTIAL - Significant and demonstrable experience and success in the delivery of facilities installation and fit-out projects (internationally) ESSENTIAL - Previous working experience on projects whilst being located in either the Middle East or Asia region Responsibilities (not exhaustive) - Project Manager Work directly with and manage end customers and ICP in the field to manage and drive the project delivery plan, ensuring quality of delivery within the cost and time parameters set by the Chief Operating Officer Ensure that ICP works in strict accordance to the SRT systems delivery methods, providing training and ongoing guidance and support to ensure successful installation and commissioning of the entire system To ensure a holistic project implementation approach such that the finished system installation meets both the contracted specifications and inevitable small finishing details are not missed to ensure complete end customer satisfaction and a project implementation that provides a platform for continued future business with the end customer Working with the Delivery Department, to continuously maintain and manage an accurate project plan and budget Frequent visits to customer sites to review and manage activities, progress and maintain alignment in understanding of the project status, and to communicate and agree any changes in the project plan Manage and oversee the construction, installation and configurationwork done by ICP and 3rd parties Arrange training for customers and ICP. Liaise with the Delivery Team to ensure delivery of training according to the agreed plan and contract requirements Provide clear and concise updates to SRT management on status, progress and potential risks and issues to the successful delivery of the project Experience & Qualifications - Project Manager An Engineering and or IT networking background and / or qualification Capable of understanding systems drawings down to installation design drawings (racks, servers, cameras, radar, civil work) with role being in-country conduit between in country partner/customer back to technical team and delivery director Able to demonstrate the ability to diplomatically influence without authority with the ability to empathise and understand different cultures to flex approach whilst ensuring the target job is achieved Willingness to travel anywhere in the world for extended periods, with the role being primarily based in country with short trips back to UK during project execution Willingness to work on site with customers in a hands-on capacity when needed, assisting with day-to-day management and organisation of installation and troubleshooting What we offer in return: Highly Competitive salary Private healthcare Flexible / Hybrid working options SRT Marine plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community