Cheif Operating Officer - Solar

Reason to Hire:
Growth - to centralize execution excellence and scale project quality across multiple countries. The COO will institutionalize operational SOPs, ensure technical integrity of all project bids, standardize project delivery across sites, and elevate client interfacing.First 30 days:- Review ongoing projects across geographies and tender pipeline- Assess current SOPs, tendering tools, execution trackers, and planning tools- Meet all ops heads, BD leads, and back-office team- Evaluate skill gaps and propose initial training needs- Review one live tender and validate technical soundness.First 90 days:- Finalize SOPs for tender review, technical vetting, and site execution- Implement pre-submission checklist system for all bids- Establish weekly performance dashboard across geographies (execution, procurement, O&M)- Conduct 2-3 site visits across DRC/Zimbabwe- Align planning team and BD on standardized costing/BoQ structures- Lead client update meetings and share feedback mechanismFirst 6 Months:- All projects tracked using a centralized execution dashboard (MS Project/Primavera or integrated with Odoo)- Cross-trained Mumbai team to support Africa ops real-time- 3+ technical trainings delivered to regional teams- Reduced procurement delays and BOQ mismatches through SOP compliance- 100% pre-bid review of technical submissions in place.First 9 months:

- All projects tracked using a centralized execution dashboard (MS Project/Primavera or integrated with Odoo)
- Cross-trained Mumbai team to support Africa ops real-time- 3+ technical trainings delivered to regional teams- Reduced procurement delays and BOQ mismatches through SOP compliance- 100% pre-bid review of technical submissions in place.1 year from now:- % of bids won- Time-to-delivery variance- Reduction in rework- SOP compliance rate- Client feedback- Team retentionCritical Expertise:- 10-15+ years in solar EPC / infrastructure execution- Preferred: exposure to other renewable energy technologies such as wind, biomass, or biofuel projects- Strong preference for Africa-based project experience- Must have managed projects across multiple countries- Technical expertise in AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope- Proficiency in MS Project, Odoo, Primavera, Power BI- Client-facing communication and cross-cultural team leadershipEducation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical, or equivalent. MBA or Project Management Certification (PMP/Prince2) is a plus.