We are one of the Financial Times' Africa's Fastest Growing Companies! PowerGen ranked 40th in the overall rankings and 5th in the Energy & Utilities sector. PowerGen a leading renewable energy platform in sub-Saharan Africa. PowerGen owns and operates renewable energy and distribution utility assets to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to all. We are looking for professionals who want to be a part of a highly driven team which is at the forefront of the market and hungry to reshape the landscape of energy in Africa. We want leaders who are committed to the mission and able to think broadly and dynamically about a complex challenge, without losing focus on the critical day-to-day details of managing projects or a team.
Role Purpose
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage project, acting as the single point of accountability for project execution from financial close through commercial operation.
Operating in a frontier market environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the role requires strong leadership in managing EPC contractors, logistics, regulatory engagement, and on-site construction activities.
The Senior Project Manager will coordinate the EPC contractor, Owner’s Engineer, suppliers, government authorities, and internal teams to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and capable of achieving contractual performance guarantees, including firm hourly power delivery with ≥95% plant availability.
The role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing technical, commercial, and operational challenges typical of large infrastructure projects in remote environments.
- Benefits and Compensation:
A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development and team building events. And you'll be working with a dynamic team of people passionate about electrifying East and West Africa!
Why Join Us
Lead landmark solar hybrid projects transforming Nigeria’s and West Africa’s energy landscape.
Be part of a fast-growing regional team with projects across Africa.
Take ownership of complex, high-impact projects from concept to operation.
