- Company: Zipline Nigeria
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Zipline uses drones to deliver life-saving medicine to hospitals across multiple countries. We are looking for an exceptional Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of Zipline’s deployments in Nigeria. You will own the integrated deployment plan, operating cadence, and processes required to turn complex launches into predictable, repeatable execution. Working with both Nigeria-based and global teams, you will identify risks early, drive accountability, and ensure every site is ready to launch safely.
Responsibilities
- Own the master deployment plan across multiple concurrent distribution center launches in Nigeria.
- Build and maintain integrated schedules connecting construction, procurement, shipping, hardware commissioning, regulatory approvals, and operations readiness.
- Continuously improve the deployment operating model to make launches faster, more predictable, and cost-effective.
- Partner with Nigeria leadership to align deployments with customer commitments and country priorities.
- Lead execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Logistics, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and country teams.
- Build planning processes, operating rhythms, and decision-making mechanisms that enable world-class execution.
- Capture lessons from every launch and translate them into improvements for future deployments.
- Drive timely decisions and provide leaders with concise, decision-oriented reporting.
Requirements
- 6+ years leading complex technical, operational, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, deployment, or supply chain programs.
- Strong program management fundamentals, including integrated planning, critical-path management, and risk mitigation.
- Demonstrated ability to build operating systems such as integrated schedules, stage gates, and program dashboards.
- Hands-on experience with program and scheduling tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, Airtable).
- Proven track record managing large cross-functional programs with multiple organizations and long-lead dependencies.
- Experience launching complex physical infrastructure or real-world operational systems.
- Experience in Nigeria or a comparable operating environment is highly preferred.
- Clear communicator who can simplify technical complexity and coordinate large teams without direct authority.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and safety-sensitive environments.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Nigeria and internationally.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
