General Manager - Ethiopia
"What You'll Be Doing"
About This Role
Bitdeer is a fast-growing international company specializing in data center construction and operations, delivering cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions. Ethiopia is a critical market in the company's strategic expansion across Africa, and Bitdeer is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial-minded General Manager to establish and manage its operations there, covering market entry, construction, government relationships, and business growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop and implement medium- and long-term strategic plans to achieve operational excellence and business growth in the region.
Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to shape business strategies addressing both local and international markets.
Help the company maintain technological leadership and effectively capture market share.
Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction, renew existing contracts, and develop new customer opportunities.
Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as cloud service providers, large enterprise clients, and government organizations.
Establish and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and local authorities to secure permits and licenses and ensure operational compliance.
Represent the company at government meetings, events, and negotiations with local authorities.
Monitor regulatory developments in Ethiopia—particularly those affecting data center construction and IT operations—and adapt business strategy proactively.
Oversee the full lifecycle of data center projects, including feasibility studies, planning, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet industry standards such as Uptime Tier certification and ISO compliance.
Supervise operations and maintenance of data centers to ensure efficiency, reliability, and security.
Provide regular updates to headquarters on project progress, along with contingency plans for delays or bottlenecks.
Develop and manage the annual budget, including forecasting construction costs, operational expenses, and revenue projections.
Optimize resource allocation to support the financial health and sustainable growth of the Ethiopian operations.
Implement quality assurance processes to meet operational standards and customer expectations.
Build a high-performing management team with clear accountability and motivation to achieve excellence.
What We're Looking For
Highly skilled, experienced, and entrepreneurial-minded professional capable of establishing and managing operations in a new market.
Experience in strategic planning, business development, government relations, data center project oversight, and financial management.
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
Requirements
How you will stand out: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. - An MBA or equivalent management background is strongly preferred. - At least 8-10 years of management experience in the data center, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, or related industries, with a minimum of 5 years in senior roles (e.g., GM, Operations Director, or Project Director). - Extensive knowledge and experience in managing the full lifecycle of data center projects, from planning to operations, as well as familiarity with industrial standards (e.g., Uptime Tier Standards, ISO 27001, PUE optimization). - Experience in emerging markets (especially in Africa) is a significant plus. - Deep understanding of the data center industry and its trends, including key technologies (e.g., power supply systems, cooling solutions, network architecture) and evolving customer demands. - Familiarity with cloud computing, hybrid IT solutions, storage, and edge computing technologies as they apply to data center operations. - Proven ability to manage capital-intensive projects while ensuring a strong Return on Investment (ROI). - Cryptocurrency industry background or management experience are preferred. - Those who have connections with the local government of Ethiopia will be given priority.
Salary Range
Not mentioned
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Bitdeer Technologies Group's official website and follow their application process.