Technical Program Manager, Deployments
Zipline , Abuja, Nigeria +2
What you need
- 6+ years leading complex technical, operational, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, deployment, or supply chain programs.
- Proven track record managing large cross-functional programs with multiple organizations and long-lead dependencies, with accountability for schedule, quality, and cost.
- Experience launching complex physical infrastructure or real-world operational systems. Experience in Nigeria or a comparable operating environment is highly preferred.
- Strong program management fundamentals, including integrated planning, critical-path management, risk mitigation, dependency management, and escalation frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to build operating systems such as integrated schedules, stage gates, readiness criteria, playbooks, and program dashboards.
- Hands-on experience with program and scheduling tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, Airtable), AI tools, and building dashboards that track KPIs.
- Clear, concise communicator who can simplify technical complexity and coordinate large cross-functional teams without direct authority.