Head of Launch for Africa (1)

Summary

Leading the expansion efforts in Africa, the full-time Head of Launch for Africa will manage regulatory strategies, market entry initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to secure partnerships and ensure successful deployment of SmartMast technology in diverse maritime environments, all while working remotely.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with national maritime authorities and regional bodies to navigate regulatory landscapesDevelop scalable market entry strategies and establish logistics frameworks for SmartMast hardware deploymentIdentify and onboard local partners and vendors, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards during operational integrationRequired Qualifications8+ years in senior operations, market launch, business development, or public policy roles, preferably in maritime or logistics sectorsDeep understanding of Africa's political, regulatory, and business environmentsProven experience in navigating government relationships and public-private partnershipsDemonstrated success in closing complex B2B partnerships in emerging marketsFluency in English; professional proficiency in French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Swahili is preferred

Job Description

Leading the expansion efforts in Africa, the full-time Head of Launch for Africa will manage regulatory strategies, market entry initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to secure partnerships and ensure successful deployment of SmartMast technology in diverse maritime environments, all while working remotely.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with national maritime authorities and regional bodies to navigate regulatory landscapesDevelop scalable market entry strategies and establish logistics frameworks for SmartMast hardware deploymentIdentify and onboard local partners and vendors, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards during operational integrationRequired Qualifications8+ years in senior operations, market launch, business development, or public policy roles, preferably in maritime or logistics sectorsDeep understanding of Africa's political, regulatory, and business environmentsProven experience in navigating government relationships and public-private partnershipsDemonstrated success in closing complex B2B partnerships in emerging marketsFluency in English; professional proficiency in French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Swahili is preferred