Project Deployment Manager ICT Labs (Government & Private Sector)

Job Summary:

Project Deployment Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Installation & Configuration

• Supervise end-to-end installation of ICT hardware and software at lab sites.
• Ensure full system integration with existing digital or physical infrastructure.
• Validate hardware and software setup through on-site or remote testing.

Training & Handover

• Organize and deliver technical training sessions for lab operators or end users.
• Provide user manuals and documentation for operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Facilitate formal lab handover including signed completion and acceptance certificates.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain deployment records, asset registers, issue logs, and project checklists.
• Submit regular progress reports to senior management and client stakeholders.
• Document site visits, implementation milestones, and any deviations from plan.

Additional Responsibilities:

Pre-Deployment Coordination

• Assess site readiness in terms of infrastructure, electrical layout, and network availability.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure ICT lab deployments adhere to government guidelines, IT security policies, and contractual terms.
• Prepare documentation for third-party inspections or government audits.

Asset Management

• Maintain detailed records of all deployed hardware/software assets, including tagging and location tracking.
• Oversee stock control and coordinate with procurement and inventory teams.

Post-Deployment Support (Initial Phase)

• Provide oversight during stabilization phase to ensure proper functioning.
• Ensure support transition to client-side IT team or maintenance vendor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Project Management.
• 5+ years of experience in ICT project deployment, infrastructure rollouts, or lab setups.
• Prior experience managing government or education-sector deployments is highly desirable.
• PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical understanding of ICT lab components, networking, and software.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project sites concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and remote project sites.
• Familiarity with smart classrooms, digital education tools, and e-governance systems is an added advantage.