Hire a Chef de Projet in Cotonou

• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all corporate operations, ensuring organizational performance, operational sustainability and long-term business growth.

• Direct the planning, execution and monitoring of corporate strategy while ensuring alignment between operational priorities, financial objectives and organizational development goals.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across security services, cybersecurity consulting, information governance, renewable energy solutions and business support functions, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Advise public and private sector organizations on governance frameworks, information security, data protection compliance, enterprise risk management and digital transformation strategies.

• Oversee corporate financial planning, investment prioritization and operational resource allocation to maximize organizational efficiency and value creation.

• Supervise implementation of Electronic Document Management (EDM), digital archiving and business process modernization initiatives improving organizational effectiveness and information governance.

• Strengthen institutional compliance through advisory services supporting organizations in meeting regulatory requirements established by the Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP).

• Promote business continuity and operational resilience through integrated cybersecurity awareness programmes, information security governance and organizational preparedness initiatives.

• Build strategic partnerships with corporate clients, government institutions and technology providers to expand business opportunities and strengthen organizational competitiveness.

• Drive organizational positioning, corporate reputation and market expansion through executive stakeholder engagement and strategic communication.

• Directed the implementation of a nationwide digital inclusion programme deploying high-speed Community Digital Centers across forty municipalities, ensuring effective coordination between government institutions, contractors, technical experts and beneficiary communities.

• Provided strategic programme leadership throughout the complete project lifecycle, including planning, governance, implementation, monitoring, risk management and executive reporting.

• Managed operational oversight of Benin's national Internet Registry (.bj), ensuring business continuity, regulatory compliance, operational resilience and secure management of critical national Internet resources.

• Designed and implemented governance instruments regulating the national registry, including naming policies, registrar accreditation agreements, dispute resolution procedures and administrative frameworks that strengthened institutional accountability and transparency.

• Coordinated complex institutional engagements involving regulatory authorities, government agencies, ICANN, AFNIC, AfTLD and numerous national and international stakeholders.

• Successfully led the technical redelegation of the national registry through effective stakeholder coordination, governance planning and executive-level institutional engagement.

• Directed the national migration toward DNSSEC, significantly strengthening cybersecurity, operational resilience and trust in Benin's Internet infrastructure.

• Advised executive management on operational risks, governance improvements, regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making supporting sustainable organizational performance.

• Produced executive reports, strategic analyses and operational recommendations for senior management and institutional authorities to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Coordinated multidisciplinary technical teams, contractors and external partners while ensuring timely programme delivery, quality assurance and efficient utilization of project resources.

• Maintained continuous dialogue with regulatory institutions, government authorities and strategic partners to strengthen cooperation and facilitate programme implementation.

• Served as Acting Head of Commercial Operations, leading business development initiatives, customer relationship management, contract negotiations and commercial performance improvement.

• Supported organizational restructuring and digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, governance maturity and institutional performance.

• Increased annual corporate revenue from 97 million FCFA to more than 772 million FCFA within five years through strategic leadership, disciplined financial management and operational optimization.

• Successfully transformed the organization into one of the leading Internet service providers within its market segment.

• Strengthened corporate governance by implementing structured management processes, internal controls and executive performance monitoring mechanisms.

• Enhanced institutional credibility through productive engagement with regulators, government authorities and strategic partners.

• Improved organizational effectiveness by integrating operational planning, financial discipline, risk management and customer-focused service delivery.

• Directed cross-functional teams responsible for nationwide Internet infrastructure, commercial operations and customer support.

• Successfully managed organizational growth while maintaining operational stability, regulatory compliance and service quality.

• Directed the planning, coordination and delivery of ICT services supporting business operations across two countries.

• Served as trusted advisor to Country Management on technology investments, operational priorities and business continuity matters.

• Managed regional ICT assets, procurement activities and vendor relationships, ensuring optimal utilization of corporate resources.

• Oversaw implementation of Group technology standards, corporate policies and information security requirements.

• Coordinated deployment of international projects and corporate initiatives within local operating environments.

• Ensured operational resilience through proactive infrastructure maintenance, disaster recovery planning and business continuity measures.

• Supervised secure identity management, access control governance and compliance with corporate cybersecurity standards.

• Led procurement planning, supplier coordination and lifecycle management for ICT and telecommunications assets.

• Collaborated closely with finance, administration, operations and logistics departments to support organizational objectives.

• Delivered executive reporting regarding operational performance, project implementation, service availability and technology risks.

• Directed technical support teams responsible for maintaining high service quality across multiple business units.

• Coordinated installation and maintenance of secure telecommunications, networking and power infrastructure supporting business continuity.