Head of Department - Fiber Rollout

About the role

Howard Humphreys Limited is looking for a Head of Department for its fiber rollout function, based in Westlands, Nairobi. The role covers strategy, project management, technical oversight and team leadership for fiber network expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement fiber network expansion strategies, rollout plans, budgets and capacity forecasts.
• Manage fiber deployment projects from planning and design through implementation, testing and commissioning.
• Oversee technical operations so that installations are of quality, network performance is maintained and engineering standards are met.
• Manage contractors, vendors and suppliers, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, SLAs and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations, quality standards, health and safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage project budgets, control expenditure and make sure resources and materials are used efficiently.
• Lead, supervise and develop rollout teams, driving performance, accountability and technical capacity building.
• Coordinate stakeholders, secure approvals and permits, and report project progress regularly to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Civil Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive operational experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience leading fiber rollout teams and managing multiple deployment sites.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.