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PROJECTS MANAGER M/F
General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!

Job description

Job Title

PORTS & TERMINALS TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
PROJECTS MANAGER M/F

Contract Type

PERMANENT

Job Location

Africa, Kenya, MOMBASA

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

Project Planning & Execution
• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from award to close-out.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure delivery in line with contractual KPIs, cost estimates, and approved budgets.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures where required.
Commercial & Cost Control
• Maintain and manage project budgets, ensuring margin protection.
• Track project P&L and control cost leakages (fuel, subcontracting, equipment utilization).
• Support preparation of commercial quotations, RFQs, and tenders for heavy lift and abnormal loads.
• Ensure asset utilization is optimized before engaging third-party subcontractors.
Heavy Lift & OOG Operations
• Coordinate abnormal load, breakbulk, and OOG cargo movements in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure safe handling, routing, permitting, and coordination with relevant authorities (KRA, KPA, URA, etc.).
• Monitor fuel consumption and operational efficiency of deployed assets.
Workshop & Technical Coordination
• Coordinate with workshop teams to ensure availability, maintenance, and readiness of project equipment.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Monitor consumables and maintenance costs impacting project budgets.
Risk, Compliance & Documentation
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and contractual risks.
• Ensure adherence to QHSE standards and company SOPs.
• Oversee documentation control (invoices, disbursements, permits, cost tracking).
• Utilize tracking systems to monitor project performance.
Stakeholder Management
• Serve as primary operational contact for clients during project execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Commercial, Finance, Workshop, Operations).
• Provide timely reporting to management on project status, risks, and performance metrics.

Profile

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in project operations within heavy lift, abnormal load logistics, OOG, or technical transport environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, asset-intensive projects.
• Strong working knowledge of transport regulations and operational compliance.

Key skills & Competencies
• Strong project planning and scheduling capability.
• Budget management and cost control expertise.
• Contract interpretation and commercial awareness.
• Asset utilization and operational efficiency management.
• Risk management and problem-solving capability.