Senior Solution Manager - Education & Agriculture

Senior Solution Manager with a proven track record of designing and developing/implementing country-wide Education and Agriculture transformation projects across different geographies. Role purpose The Senior Solution Manager-Education & Agriculture is an important role who needs to work between the government clients and various functions of Planetone to do end-to-end solution design — from diagnostic and concept note to feasibility, costed proposal and implementation blueprint — across education (TVET, K-12, STEM, teacher development) and agriculture (Farm Services Centres, agro-industrial hubs). • Solution Development and Programme Design • Lead country diagnostics using feasibility studies, national development plans, sector strategies and other verified secondary data to define the problem and the opportunity. • Design integrated national solutions that combine infrastructure, curriculum, equipment, technology, capacity building and operating models. • Design implementation strategy and develop project report and commercial proposals with summary presentation for government clients. • Use of AI and digital tools to enhance the solutions and data management • Integrate the inputs from different teams and senior leadership within the organization to develop solution models and cost models for the proposal • Government engagement and business development • As and when required, be part of meetings, presentations and negotiations with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and senior officials in Education, Higher Education, Agriculture and Finance. • Maintain a qualified pipeline of country projects and track it against targets and deliverables. • Willingness to frequent travel across different geographies, often at short notice, for ministry meetings and site visits. Essential • Total 15-20 years’ experience of which Minimum 8-10 years in government-facing, solution-based business development — designing and selling large public-sector programmes rather than single products. • Should have led teams in either education institutions, networks, systems or large education programmes with accountability for outcomes. • Proven record of winning and structuring government programmes of significant scale, from concept to signed agreement or financing approval. • Degree in Management or Engineering or a related field. • Excellent written and spoken English; should be able to present confidently to authorities and institutions. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AI tools. Desirable • Experience working in Africa, particularly West and Southern Africa, with an existing network in education or agriculture ministries. • Working proficiency in French, Portuguese • P&L or large-operations leadership in an education business or delivery network. Working conditions and how to apply