Technology Manager will be responsible to administer and manage the R&D, hardware development, software
and testing functions to meet Takamoto's strategic goals. The Technology Manager will report to the
Managing Director and will be responsible for biogas and management technology
to improve PAYG biodigesters and company efficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead engineers, software specialists and technicians who research and develop new products and procedures.
- Develop overall concepts for new hardware and software products.
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes.
- Oversee quality control.
- Supervise employees and mentor junior engineers; develop staff creative problem solving skills.
- Analyze in the field meter data to identify areas for improvement and develop improvements.
- Responsible for managing software activities including in-house development and review of available apps and off the shelf programs to improve management and accounting efficiencies.
- Schedule staff assignments and track projects.
- Check technical accuracy of staff work.
Managerial
Duties
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Provide direction and leadership to technology
staff.
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Develop cost estimates, prepare budgets and
approve expenditures.
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Hire, train and mentor other engineers and
supporting staff.
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Coordinate with senior management
and team leaders on implementing company strategy.
The Ideal candidate for
Technology Manger would have
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A bachelor’s degree in
engineering and minimum 6 years relevant experience.
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Creative problem solver with strong
technical and analytic skills.
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Accomplished manager and possessing the ability to
delegate effectively.
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Previous project management experience.
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Previous experience designing electronics,
software, databases and/or chemical processes preferred.
Who Is
Takamoto Biogas?
Takamoto
Biogas (www.takamotobiogas.com) is a rapidly growing renewable energy company
in Nairobi providing biogas systems to small farmers in rural Kenya.
Building on three years of
market research and installation experience, we have developed a first of its
kind technology and business model that will bring the many benefits of biogas
energy to rural farmers in Kenya. We
believe that everyone should have access to clean, reliable, affordable and
sustainable energy. We have developed a biogas model called Pay-as-you-go
Biogas (PAYG Biogas) where our clients pay a small fee to install a biogas
system on their compound and then only pay for the biogas that they use. This
model eliminates the main hurdle to traditional biogas adoption – the high
upfront cost.
In
Kenya alone, there are two million farmers with at least one cow who are
potential clients. We have piloted our patent pending technology in Githunguri,
installing over 100 systems in less than 7 months. Having proven the demand, we
are now preparing to scale up our operations to provide PAYG Biogas to every
family that wants it.
On
its way to this goal, Takamoto Biogas is looking for a motivated, proactive and
creative Technology Manager. This is a
rare opportunity to help lead a unique socially responsible organization as we
scale a first of its kind technology and an innovative business model to bring
energy to the millions at the base of the economic pyramid in Kenya and beyond.
To
apply for this position, please fill out application form at www.takamotobiogas.com/join-us/careers
