Senior Manager IT Infrastructure

4 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya SPIRO Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure
to lead Spiro's rapidly expanding technology backbone across Africa and Asia.

This role demands a unique combination of enterprise IT management, field infrastructure oversight, and EV ecosystem understanding, covering battery-swap stations, vehicle connectivity, energy systems, and multi-country operations.

You will drive the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of IT systems that power Spiro's connected ecosystem, from swap-station servers and routers to cloud-hosted analytics, ensuring secure, seamless operations across hundreds of sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage IT operations and infrastructure across all Spiro geographies, ensuring high availability of systems supporting swap stations, charging hubs, and energy networks.
  • Oversee employee IT services including laptops/desktops, collaboration tools, cloud accounts, and enterprise applications (HR, Admin, Finance, and CRM).
  • Implement and maintain network infrastructure connecting battery swap stations, charging points, and service hubs, ensuring robust uptime and data synchronization with central systems.
  • Drive cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery strategies aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and global best practices.
  • Partner with Energy Operations, IoT, and AI teams to enable real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and automated monitoring of connected assets.
  • Manage large-scale distributed hardware infrastructure such as routers, CCTV, IoT gateways, solar inverters, and industrial edge devices, ensuring reliable connectivity and power redundancy.
  • Define and monitor SLAs, uptime metrics, and response protocols for all IT and field infrastructure systems.
  • Collaborate with Cloud Engineering and DevOps teams for hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) ensuring scalability and cost optimization.
  • Lead and mentor a regional IT team; oversee vendor management, procurement, and contract negotiations with ISPs, OEMs, and energy network providers.
  • Align IT strategy with business expansion plans—supporting new country launches, swap station rollouts, and EV fleet growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years
    of experience in
    IT infrastructure management
    , with
    5+ years in a senior leadership role
    .
  • Proven experience in
    multi-country IT operations
    , preferably within
    EV, energy, or petrol-station networks
    .
  • Strong background in
    network design
    ,
    hybrid cloud
    , and
    systems administration
    .
  • Hands-on experience managing
    IoT or telemetry-based distributed assets
    , particularly in
    charging, swapping, or industrial environments
    .
  • Deep understanding of
    cybersecurity, data protection
    , and
    governance frameworks
    .
  • Excellent leadership, vendor management, and communication skills with ability to deliver under pressure in a
    fast-scaling, tech-driven environment
    .

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