About BURN
BURN is a leader in effective cooking technology, dedicated to improving lives and preserving forests in the developing world. BURN designs, produces, and distributes high-quality, locally assembled cookstoves, proving sustainable solutions can be both profitable and successful. Since 2013, BURN has retailed over 200,000 Jikokoa™ stoves in East Africa, reaching over a million people by saving $39 million in fuel costs, saving 626,221 tons of wood, and reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. Selling around 10,000 units every month, BURN aims to double its sales figure by the end of 2017.
Senior Project Manager – Electric
Job Type: Part time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: Minimum of 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Project Management
Role Overview
The Senior Project Manager – Electric will be responsible for the management of new market entry projects and pilot projects for BURN’s electric products. This position is key in managing logistics, operational procedures, and cross-functional coordination and will collaborate closely with the Senior Product Manager to ensure successful product launches.
Key Responsibilities
Market Expansion Execution
- Oversee the operational setup for new market launches, covering technology integration, warehousing, and office establishment.
- Manage product shipment, delivery logistics, and stock management.
- Lead recruitment and resource allocation for local teams in new markets.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to local regulatory and operational standards.
Pilot Program Management
- Work alongside the Senior Product Manager to implement pilot programs that validate product performance in new markets.
- Handle logistics for pilot programs, including product distribution, tracking, and performance reporting.
- Monitor key pilot program metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the central link between internal teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial) and external partners (logistics providers, regulators, and tech partners).
- Provide stakeholders with operational progress reports, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
- Align product development schedules with pilot program requirements.
Operational Efficiency
- Manage budgets for market entry and pilot programs, ensuring cost-effective execution.
- Establish and maintain infrastructure in newly entered markets.
- Document and optimize best practices for scaling market entry and pilot operations.
Required Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant field.
- At least five years of experience in project management, particularly in logistics, operations, or emerging markets.
- PMI or PMP certification.
- Strong ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate multiple workstreams.
Preferred:
- Background in renewable energy, IoT-based products, or PAYGo solutions.
- Experience in market entry and product pilot programs in emerging markets.
- Familiarity with project management tools like MS Project and Smartsheet.
- Knowledge of regulatory and operational challenges in East and West Africa.
Job Type: Contract
Salary Range: Ksh 70,000 – Ksh 100,000 per month
Language Requirement: English