Project Manager at Ecovolt Innovations Ltd

Position: Project Manager – IoT Hardware & Deployment
Location: Lusaka
Reports To: Technical Director / CEO
Organisation: Ecovolt Innovations Ltd
1. Role Purpose
The Project Manager – IoT Hardware & Deployment will lead the end-to-end development, production, assembly, and field deployment of PCB-based IoT sensors for Ecovolt’s solar mini-grid and water systems.
The role bridges electronics engineering, supply chain coordination, field deployment, and technical workforce development, ensuring reliable hardware integration into Ecovolt’s smart energy infrastructure
2. Key Responsibilities
A. PCB Design & Product Development

Lead schematic capture and PCB layout design.
Oversee circuit simulation, testing, and iteration.
Ensure compliance with IoT sensor specifications (power management, communication modules, durability).
Develop production-ready design files (Gerber, BOM, assembly drawings).

B. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination

Identify and coordinate PCB fabrication partners (e.g., China-based manufacturers).
Manage procurement of electronic components.
Oversee quality assurance prior to shipment.
Ensure cost optimization and timely production cycles.

C. Assembly & Quality Control

Supervise local electronics assembly processes.
Establish testing protocols and QA standards.
Troubleshoot hardware failures and optimize board performance.

D. Deployment & Systems Integration

Oversee installation of IoT boards on mini-grids and solar water systems.
Ensure integration with monitoring platforms and cloud systems.
Lead fault diagnosis and field performance validation.

E. Training & Supervision

Design and deliver structured technical training for Electrical Trainees.
Supervise trainee technicians during assembly and deployment.
Build internal technical capacity for long-term scalability.

F. Project Management & Reporting

Develop detailed project timelines and milestones.
Track hardware production and deployment KPIs.
Report progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.

3. Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Minimum)
Experience in PCB design (Altium, KiCad, Eagle or similar)
Strong background in electronics prototyping and assembly
Experience with IoT systems and embedded hardware
Demonstrated project management experience
Minimum 5 years relevant experience

4. Technical Competencies

Schematic capture & PCB layout
Microcontrollers (ESP32, STM, Arduino or similar)
Power electronics & solar integration
Circuit debugging & signal testing
Supply chain coordination
Basic cloud/IoT integration knowledge

5. Preferred Attributes

Experience in renewable energy systems
Experience managing hardware production internationally
Training and mentorship capability
Ability to work in rural deployment environments
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Successful design & production of IoT PCB batches
Deployment of target sensor units
Zero major hardware failure trends
On-time project delivery
Number of technicians successfully trained

7. Strategic Importance
This role is central to Ecovolt’s scale strategy of deploying IoT-enabled mini-grids and productive-use energy systems, ensuring technology reliability while building local technical capacity.
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