Director - Smart Water Meters at Artemis Outsourcing Limited

Role overview

• The Director of Smart Water Meters will oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and management of smart water metering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of water metering technology, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing water management practices.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibility    
Strategy Development and Monitoring    

• Provide expertise and leadership in the development and review of departmental policies, strategies, rules, regulations, norms and standards especially related to smart water development and management, in support to the division and in response to emerging trends and the needs of the company; and, advise on and promote the implementation of relevant sector policies and strategies within the division.

Business Development    

• Identify opportunities and promote initiatives that enable the Water meter department to increase its impact or to deliver innovative and differentiated services; develop, implement and monitor the Water meter department’s business plans, KPIs, budgets and objectives; develop work programs in line with the sector strategy and the smart water objective/ priorities

Directing and supervising the Department    

• Lead and administer the strategic direction of the division as well as the initiatives hosted within the department; evaluate their performance, promote and organize team work among the staff to achieve the objectives of the department and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment; determine and manage the human and financial resource requirements of the department; participate in the selection of staff, allocate and provide management support to the staff and facilitate their full performance both in sales and technical work; and, determine the staff’s training and career development needs; approve their annual performance evaluation; and resolve staff disputes/complaints.

Regulatory Compliance    

• Ensure the company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Innovation and Technology    

• Encourage and oversee innovation within the company and stay informed about technological advancements in the water metering industry; and implement new technologies and processes to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency

Stakeholder Relations    

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, and shareholders including other industry players and address any concerns or issues raised

Risk Management    

• Identify and assess risks that could impact the business and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure the company has robust contingency plans in place

Job Requirements:

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Environmental Science or any related field
• Master’s degree in Business Administration is an added advantage

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the water management or smart metering sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale smart metering projects
• In-depth knowledge of smart water metering technologies, industry standards, and regulations.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance
• Experience working with Government and Non-governmental organizations as well as other leading partners in the water sector

Knowledge and skills required

• Deep understanding of water metering technology, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing water management practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and negotiation skills
• Customer service oriented
• Prior sales experience is an added advantage