💼 About This Role

You'll lead the construction and deployment of new distribution centers across Côte d'Ivoire for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery system. Your work will directly enable critical supply access nationwide.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Own deployment strategy for all new distribution centers across Côte d'Ivoire.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams between local and global stakeholders.
• Partner with government agencies to secure permits and approvals.
• Manage in-country budgets, timelines, and resources.

📋 Requirements

• 8+ years in construction, engineering, or program management.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success delivering large-scale projects in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Experience with Côte d'Ivoire regulatory bodies and permitting.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with drone or logistics operations.
• French language fluency (listed as bilingual in title).
• Background in scaling operations across West Africa.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Flexible PTO
• 🏥 Health insurance
• 📈 Equity grants
• ✈️ Travel opportunities
• 📚 Learning and development

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min
3. 3Technical/Project Presentation· 60 min

🚩 Heads Up

• Requires 8+ years but title is 'Lead' not 'Senior'—possible level inflation.
• 50%+ travel within Côte d'Ivoire may impact work-life balance.