Job Location: LiberiaCompany Details:Group Company is a well-established Group since 4 decades with interest in Energy Measurement & Management Sols., Textile-Cotton Garments, Printing Solutions for Corporates and Stationery. This is a family owned business.This Company specializing in advanced energy measurement and management solutions, with the capacity to deliver smart meter manufacturing for both single-phase and three-phase meters, cable solutions, solenoid and transformer products, as well as Data Concentrator Units (DCUs) for comprehensive grid operations. The companyʼs breadth of solutions enables it to act as a one-stop shop for national utility companies seeking reliable, integrated energy infrastructure.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Power Systems, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related field.Experience:Minimum 5–8 years' project management experience, with at least 3 years managing AMI / smart metering, prepaid metering or utility infrastructure deployments.Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale field rollouts (tens of thousands of meters or equivalent) on schedule and budget.Proven client / utility stakeholder management experience, ideally with an electricity distribution utility.Strong command of project management methods and tools (schedules, budgets, risk, WBS; MS Project or equivalent).Fluent written and spoken English.Role Purpose:The Company is delivering a turnkey Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) — encompassing smart prepaid meters, data concentrator units, communication network, Head-End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM), prepaid vending and the supporting software platform. The programme follows a phased rollout, beginning with a pilot deployment and scaling to full mass deployment across the local network.The Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end, on-the-ground delivery of this programme in Liberia — leading site survey, logistics, system deployment, installation and commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), training and handover — on time, within budget, to specification, and to the satisfaction of local discom. The role is the single point of ownership in-country and the primary interface between Company, the technology partner, and local subcontractors.Key Responsibilities:Project Planning & Delivery:Own the project plan — develop and maintain the master schedule, work breakdown structure, milestones and resource plan across all phases (site survey, production, delivery & logistics, deployment,



installation, commissioning, training and FAT).Drive on-time delivery of the phased rollout — from the initial pilot batch through to full mass deployment — tracking installation rates against agreed monthly targets.Manage project scope, budget and cost control; identify variances early and implement corrective action.Maintain a live risk and issues register, with mitigation plans, and escalate blockers promptly.Client & Stakeholder Management:Act as the primary liaison with client — managing expectations, approvals, acceptance sign-offs and day-to-day relationships with the client's project team.Coordinate with regulators, utility staff, local authorities and communities to secure site access and cooperation for meter installation.Provide clear, regular progress reporting (weekly / monthly dashboards, milestone reports) to Company management and LEC.Manage the interface with the technology partner on hardware, software configuration, firmware and technical support.Technical Oversight — AMI / Smart Metering:Oversee the deployment and integration of the full AMI stack: single-phase and three-phase prepaid keypad meters, DIN-rail split meters, CT meters, Data Concentrator Units (DCU), the Head-End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM), Key Management System (KMS) and prepaid vending.Ensure correct system configuration, meter-to-DCU-to-HES communication, and successful integration with LEC's existing billing / vending environment.Validate that installations meet technical specifications, metrology standards and safety codes.Procurement, Logistics & Inventory:Coordinate delivery, customs clearance, in-country logistics and warehousing of meters and equipment across delivery batches.Maintain accurate inventory control and reconciliation of serialised assets (meters, DCUs, SIMs) from receipt through to installation and commissioning.Installation, Commissioning & Quality:Mobilise, schedule and supervise installation crews and sub-contractors to meet the required monthly installation throughput.Enforce quality assurance and workmanship standards; manage snagging, rework and defect resolution.Plan and lead Factory / Site Acceptance Testing (FAT / SAT)



and formal commissioning, and manage acceptance and handover to LEC.Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):Champion a robust safety culture; ensure all field work complies with electrical safety, HSE policy and local regulations.Ensure teams are trained, equipped with PPE, and that incidents are reported and investigated.Team Leadership & Training:Recruit, lead, motivate and manage the in-country delivery team and sub-contractor workforce.Organise and oversee training for LEC staff and Company technicians on the meters, HES/MDM software and system operation.Support knowledge transfer and capacity building to ensure sustainable local operation and maintenance.Reporting & Administration:Produce accurate project documentation — plans, reports, as-built records, acceptance certificates and close-out documentation.Manage contract deliverables, milestone claims and any variation orders in coordination with Company commercial team.Desirable:Recognised project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent).Working knowledge of HES / MDM platforms, DCU / DLMS-COSEM communications, and prepaid vending / STS token systems.Prior experience working in Africa / emerging markets, and comfort operating in a multi-cultural environment.Experience with GoldCard / GCSINCOS or comparable smart metering technology.5. Key Competencies:Ownership and delivery focus — drives results and holds the line on schedule and quality.Strong leadership, coordination and people-management skills across diverse, distributed teams.Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management ability.Analytical problem-solving; calm and decisive under pressure and in the field.High integrity, accountability and attention to detail in a client-facing environment.6. Key Performance Indicators:Milestones and phases delivered on schedule against the approved programme plan.Monthly meter installation and commissioning targets achieved.Project delivered within approved budget and cost baseline.First-time installation quality / low rework and defect rate.Successful FAT / SAT, acceptance and handover, and LEC client satisfaction.Zero major HSE incidents.Please expedite and send the updated resume along with the requested details and confirmation of interest.Send CV to: [email protected]; if you have the Required experience.Will call you for detailed discussion, if your Profile is relevant with strong experience in required skills.Regards,Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team LeaderMs. Swati Sharma Recruitment Consultant

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