Country Manager (O&M) - Electrical Infrastructure

About the role

A client is looking for an experienced Country Manager to oversee the administrative, operational and organizational management of its local branch. The role covers representation, compliance, budget control, O&M contract oversight and risk reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the company before local authorities, institutional partners, banks, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the day-to-day administrative, operational and organizational activities of the local branch.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, contractual obligations, internal procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor local expenditures, budget requirements and payment requests.
• Coordinate local human, material and logistical resources to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor the execution of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts with the relevant technical teams.
• Identify, assess and report operational, financial, regulatory, contractual and security risks.
• Participate in local HR management, staff performance evaluation and team development.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor infrastructure conditions, service quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare periodic activity reports and performance dashboards for senior management.

Required profile

• Master's degree (BAC+5) in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Electronics or a related technical field, with at least 8 years of professional experience.
• Alternatively, a DUT/BAC+2 in a relevant technical field, with at least 15 years of professional experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments.
• Native French and bilingual or excellent professional English.

Required skills

• Business and project management, and knowledge of electrical infrastructure O&M.
• Administrative, budgetary and contractual management, and HSE.
• Risk assessment, performance reporting and stakeholder relationship management.
• Strong leadership, integrity, diplomacy and communication skills, and ability to handle crises and competing priorities.