Technical Project Manager at Husk Power Systems Nigeria Limited

Husk is one of the world’s leading rural energy providers. We provide low-cost and reliable power to rural households and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources. Powering economic possibilities in every village is at the heart of everything we do.

We design, build and operate the lowest cost hybrid (solar and biomass) power plant and distribution network in India and Africa. To date, Husk has provided electricity to over 15,000 homes and business, reducing 95,000 tonnes of CO2. Our aim is to provide 30MW of power to 225,000 customers by 2025, and save 350,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.

We are recruiting to fill the position belw:

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Full time
Division / Function: Projects & Installation
Reports to: Head, Projects with a dotted line to the Country Director

Job Summary

• Husk is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the growing team in Nigeria who will be responsible for leading the engineering execution of projects, ensuring technical excellence in design, implementation, and commissioning of power infrastructure. 
• This role demands a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in electrical engineering, construction, and rural electrification.
• The ideal candidate will provide senior-level oversight on technical planning, troubleshooting, system integration, and quality control while driving project efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
General:

• Drive all Project Planning related activities for the Projects Team.
• Regularly interact with various high level internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project delivery.
• Work closely with the Head, Projects; Country Director and other relevant team members to deliver on country project delivery and business objectives.
• Support the optimization of various Husk NG activities to ensure best practices are entrenched towards more efficient processes.
• Support in driving “Best Practices” across the business. Once a “Best Practice” has been identified, ensure that the practice is visible nationally and to another subsidiary.
• Understand the priorities of the country operations and support the Country Team when necessary.
• Provide requisite support and inputs on building and aligning various company processes and policies according to global best practices.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Engineering Execution & Project Delivery:

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of power infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and oversee project technical specifications, ensuring accuracy in system design and installation.
• Manage project schedules, set timelines, allocate resources, and provide budget estimates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, perform technical feasibility studies, and develop engineering solutions.
• Provide engineering leadership in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges during project execution.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for technical and process improvements.
• Drive collaboration and synergy between relevant teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (QHSSE):

• Ensure project quality control, adherence to best practices, and safety assurance across all project phases.
• Conduct site inspections and system audits to verify compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and participate in risk assessments, safety meetings, and toolbox talks (TBT) at project sites.
• Oversee technical investigations of safety incidents and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure integration of safety, environmental, and quality management systems into engineering processes.

Technical Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary technical liaison between the company and external regulatory bodies, clients, and engineering consultants/project contractors.
• Collaborate with local authorities to secure approvals, permits, and compliance certifications for power projects.
• Provide detailed technical reports and project updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with procurement teams to ensure the sourcing of high-quality materials that meet technical specifications.

System Integration & Business Support:

• Ensure seamless integration of renewable energy systems, grid interconnections, and power distribution networks.
• Work closely with the Engineering team to standardize designs and optimize technical solutions for future projects.
• Provide inputs for technical contractual engagements with external vendors, minigrid/EPC contractors, and subcontractors.
• Support the development of operational and maintenance strategies for long-term system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product relevance and suitability by proposing product recommendations in alignment with the overall company strategies and directions.
• Lead and execute offline activations for bank products, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive customer engagement, increase adoption, and ensure a seamless experience across all touchpoints.
• Monitor product performance in terms of market share and revenue targets.
• Generating ideas for new products, creating product requirements documentations (PRD), and arranging design sprints.
• Manage product risks and financials by working with relevant teams to make necessary improvements to products to meet changing business needs and market climate.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or infrastructure project execution.
• COREN certification is mandatory; NEMSA certification is highly desirable.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus but not a substitute for technical expertise.
• Proficiency in electrical design software, power system simulation tools, and relevant project management software.
• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy systems, grid-tied and off-grid power solutions, and power distribution networks.
• Strong experience in interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges and optimize system performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical reports effectively.
• Ability to work independently and lead engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Passion for precision, innovation, and continuous technical improvement.
• Experience with contract documents (drawings, subcontracts, specification sheets and commissioning documents)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Location and Travel:

• This role is based in Nigeria
• Will be required to work from rural areas and plant sites.

Salary
N800,000 - N1,200,000 Monthly gross (based on experience).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.