Drive – Deployment Project Leader M/F

Mission Description

Key Responsibilities

Deployment Governance & Planning

Take operational ownership of the deployment of an assigned country portfolio, from kick-off to handover to support

Define, maintain, and monitor Country Deployment Plans

Ensure deployments are executed in line with the core model, methodology, and roadmap

Adapt deployment approach when required to local constraints (country size, regulations, existing IS), while preserving standardization

Execution & Coordination

Animate and coordinate central, regional, and local stakeholders involved in deployments

Set up and run deployment governance (committees, rituals, decision forums)

Ensure proper use of the Deployment Kit

Guarantee the production, validation, and quality of all deployment deliverables

Risk, Reporting & Control

Identify deployment risks, dependencies, and issues

Ensure escalation and implementation of mitigation action plans

Deliver structured and reliable project reporting to both central deployment stream and country management

Ensure consistency, predictability, and industrialization of deployments across countries

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Alignment

Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of deployment methods, tools, and kits

Coordinate with other functions (IT, Change, Training, Business) to ensure smooth execution

Support alignment between program objectives and country execution realities

Profile

Minimum 5 years' experience in IT deployment or transformation projects

Proven experience in industrialized application deployments within an ISD or a large transformation program

Experience in international and multicultural environments

2/3 years background in logistics, transport, customs, or TMS environments.

Strong project leadership and coordination skills

Ability to work in complex, matrix organizations

Strong risk management, planning, and reporting capabilities

Structured, rigorous, and methodical approach

Ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders

Strong command of Microsoft O365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) Power BI is a plus.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to AGL- Africa Global Logistics on acareerbyagl.talent-soft.com to apply

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