MARTIN MUTUA
Project Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Manager with extensive experience building, maintaining, and running Telecom Infrastructure & Fiber Optic Cable Networks in Africa. Familiar and adept in working with engineering, industrial engineering, change management, and business transformation systems bringing forth a motivated attitude and the ability to establish strong and productive relationships with other company members.
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Fiber Optic Projects
Bayobab Kenya | MTN Group
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Leads in the planning and building of strategic network infrastructure in the East African Region for Bayobab, formerly MTN GlobalConnect.
- Responsible for managing all aspects of fiber route demand & construction of Bayobab's NLD cross-border links, including network capacity management.
- Develop high-level fiber designs and cost estimate models based upon desktop studies of field surveys.
- Generation of the bills of materials and other supporting documentation for fiber optic projects undertaken by Bayobab.
- Prepare RFP’s for aerial and underground fiber, including passive and active equipment.
- Liaison with Government bodies which include, Transport and Highway authorities, etc for seeking Fiber Optic installation wayleaves and Right of Way.
- Planning of all fiber optic projects, define activities and deliverables, prepare project documentation, plans, network drawings etc.
- Works with related stakeholders to ensure network designs are compliant with all established standards.
- Recommend solutions for network expansion, routes diversity and cross-border connectivity.
- Collects and analyses network capacity data to forecast fiber capacity exhaustion and initiate fiber projects to address capacity constraints proactively to support future growth.
- Utilize data to start projects, overbuild networks, optimize fiber routes, and address densification of metro services according to established network architecture standards.
- Provide recommendations for Fiber Optic Network Improvements.
- Understanding operational business functions and processes.
- Maintain open communication across all areas of the business and work as a unit with consistency while designing, implementing.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Increased market share with strategic business development efforts, expanding into untapped markets.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
Project Manager: Bayobab Kenya NLD2 Project on Kenya Railways Right of Way
Bayobab Kenya | MTN Group
12.2023 - 08.2024
- The Kenya NLD Phase 2 Project, utilizing the Kenya Railways Right of Way, involved the construction of a 1,491 Kilometer hybrid fiber-optic route (comprising both overhead and underground segments) from Mombasa, Kenya, to Malaba at the Kenya-Uganda border, with an extension to the border town of Busia.
- The project commenced in December 2023 with passive construction completed in July 2024. Installation and configuration of the DWDM equipment was finalised in August 2024, officially marking the route as ready for commercial traffic.
- I served as the Project Lead for the project from Design, CAPEX Approval, Getting Wayleave Approvals, Contractor Sourcing, Contractor evaluation & contracting, Day to day supervision of both passive and active elements of the project, Project CAPEX management, and Project Closure.
- Project Completed on time and on budget.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
Project Manager
Uwezo Broadband Limited
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
- Developing business cases for upcoming projects and presenting them before the board.
- Maintaining project trackers for ongoing and future projects.
- In cooperation with the Board of Directors, directs and is responsible for all activities in a busy internet service provider which includes operations in more than 12 neighbourhoods in Nairobi.
- Oversees a USD 100,000 annual operating budget, capital improvements totaling several million dollars per year and 21+ employees.
- Design, implement and maintain procedures relating to service catalogue and/or service level management activities.
- Conveys and executes the vision for the company, with the approval of the Board.
- Authorise project budgets, and prepare and gain sign off for programme budgets.
Project Manager
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Project Manager for the Kifaru Rising Project, a project that involved design, construction, maintenance and hand over of a 52KM Fiber Optic based CCTV Camera System along Ol-Pejeta Conservancy fence to monitor, detect, and prevent wild animal crossing over to human settlements neighboring the conservancy.
- Planning and overseeing project to ensure it is completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
- Providing leadership to the project ensuring matters are escalated timely, where required.
- Day to day running of the project and supervision of over 800 casual labourers drawn from the immediate community.
- Management of different vendors involved in the project eg Solar Energy Provider, Fiber Optic Cable Provider, CCTV Camera provider and Transport Providers.
Project Manager
Safaricom
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Source & negotiate for Projects from our client Safaricom Limited.
- Financial Management of the Project.
- Manage the manpower and resources to achieve optimum performance so as to ensure all Projects are carried out in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
- Promote and maintain a good working relationship with Client Representatives, department heads, and third party personnel.
- Ensure all Acceptances are obtained on time to ensure timely payments from our client.
- PROJECTS EXECUTED
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Villa Franca Cluster 3500 Homes
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Muimara Estate 545 Homes
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Ngara Estate 1100 Homes
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Imara Daima Estate 3500 Homes
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Kahaw Sukari Cluster 3500 Homes
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Kiserian Zone 8 Cluster 3000 Homes
- Safaricom FTTH Project – Embu 1200 Homes
- All FTTS & FTTB Projects allocated to Kinde FY 2018/2019
Project Manager
Flashbay East Africa Limited
01.2016
- ROLES
- Project Management of Fiber Optic Civil works.
- Manage the manpower and resources of the rig to achieve optimum performance so as to ensure all Fiber Optic Projects are carried out in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
- Promote and maintain a good working relationship with Client Representatives, department heads, and third party personnel.
- Weekly Progress Reports to Management.
- PROJECTS EXECUTED
- Simbanet Com Limited ( Part of Wananchi Group) Fiber to the Building Project in CBD, Upperhill and Industrial Area.
- Jamii Telecommunications Limited Fiber to the Home (GPON)Project in:-
- Suraya Fourways Junction – 700 Residential Houses
- Edenville Estate – 365 Residential Houses
- AMS Fivestar Estate – 185 Residential Houses
- Wananchi Telecom Limited Closing of Nairobi Rings Project KenyaCam Limited Nairobi GPON Project.
Project Manager
World Health Organization
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Project Manager for 'Set up of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for Public Health Emergencies at the Ministry of Health premises in Nairobi, Kenya' Project Value USD 347,652.
- Project Manager ' MOVE-IT Introduction, stabilization and Operational Support in Turkana County'
- Project Manager ' MOVE-IT Introduction, stabilization and Operational Support in Machakos County'
- Planning and overseeing the project to ensure it is completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
- Maintaining project trackers for the project.
- Ensuring project is completed according to client guidelines and Safety Measures in Place.
Project Manager
TKM Maestro Limited
04.2010 - 08.2012
- ROLES
- Project Management of Fiber Optic Civil works.
- Project Manager, Nairobi Railway Commuter line Fiber Optic System serving as a project Manager from conception, tendering, project award, project management to completion.
- Project Manager, Huawei Uganda 1,150KM MTN Optical Fiber Project.
- Project Manager, KPLC Nairobi-Naivasha OPGW Fiber Optic Project on High Voltage Power Lines.
- Project implementation as per construction standards.
- Prepare site diary as per project implementation quantity.
- Issue site instruction to subcontractor.
- Preparing daily and weekly reports on the project progress both to my managers and client representatives.
- Promote and maintain a good working relationship with Client Representatives, department heads, and third party personnel.
- Weekly Progress Reports to Management.
- TKM Maestro Limited is a PanAfrican Construction and TelecommunicationsService Provider that possesses geographically diverse ventures acrossseveral countries in Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania,Rwanda,Nigeria,Ghana, South Sudan and Gabon.
Education
BSc - Computer Science
Moi University
Eldoret05.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Maseno School
Kisumu11.2004
Skills
Project Management
Project planning
Project tracking
Risk management
Schedule management
Project scheduling
Task prioritization
Cost control
Contract management
Scope management
Vendor sourcing
Agile methodology
Resource allocation
Project closure
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Manager: Bayobab Kenya NLD2 Project on Kenya Railways Right of Way
Bayobab Kenya | MTN Group
12.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Project Manager, Fiber Optic Projects
Bayobab Kenya | MTN Group
09.2021 - 09.2025
Project Manager
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
01.2020 - 07.2020
Project Manager
Uwezo Broadband Limited
09.2019 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Safaricom
02.2018 - 07.2019
Project Manager
Flashbay East Africa Limited
01.2016
Project Manager
World Health Organization
06.2015 - 12.2015
Project Manager
TKM Maestro Limited
04.2010 - 08.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Maseno School
BSc - Computer Science
Moi University
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