Bilingual Construction And New Deployments Lead, Côte D'ivoire
Flyzipline
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
On-site
8+ years construction or engineering experience
3+ years leadership role in project management
Experience with côte d'ivoire regulatory bodies
Zipline is seeking a Bilingual Construction and New Deployments Lead to oversee the establishment of its distribution centers in Côte d'Ivoire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and project management, particularly in navigating local regulatory environments and leading teams
Job Summary
This senior role is responsible for delivering Zipline distribution centers across the country while leading in-country teams and driving execution excellence.
The candidate will partner with government agencies and regulators in Côte d'Ivoire to secure permits, approvals, and strong working relationships.
Zipline seeks practical problem solvers who can navigate complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver results at scale while redefining access to healthcare and logistics.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Zipline is seeking a Bilingual Construction and New Deployments Lead to oversee the establishment of its distribution centers in Côte d'Ivoire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and project management, particularly in navigating local regulatory environments and leading teams.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years construction or engineering experience
3+ years leadership role in project management
Experience with Côte d'Ivoire regulatory bodies
Site acquisition and permitting expertise
Vendor and contractor network management
Budget and timeline management for large projects
Nice-to-have
Systems mindset for scalable processes
Ability to thrive in uncertain environments
Strong stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel more than 50% within country
Experience adapting global standards to local context
Key Requirements
8+ years experience in construction, engineering, or program management
At least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven success delivering large-scale projects within Côte d'Ivoire
Strong experience with local regulatory bodies and permitting processes
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop in-country project teams