General Manager - Ethiopia
Bitdeer is a NASDAQ-listed (BTDR) high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining company headquartered in Singapore. It provides end-to-end Bitcoin mining solutions (mining hardware like SEALMINER, Minerbase containers, cloud mining, hosting, and mining farm/data center operations) as well as AI Cloud services offering GPU compute (NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, B200, H200, H100) for AI training and deployment. Its customers range from individual and institutional Bitcoin miners to enterprises and developers needing scalable AI/ML compute infrastructure.
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About Bitdeer
Bitdeer Technologies Group is a NASDAQ-listed (ticker: BTDR) technology company headquartered in Singapore that describes itself as a "world-leading" high-performance computing platform and Bitcoin mining services provider. The company is vertically integrated across the value chain, spanning IC design and hardware manufacturing (its own SEALMINER ASIC miners and Minerbase mobile cooling containers), infrastructure construction and cloud mining, and artificial intelligence/high-performance computing. Bitdeer handles the full range of mining-related processes for its customers, including equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations, and offers institutional services, a hash rate market, and a miner rights trading marketplace via its mobile apps (Bitdeer App and Minerplus App). Since 2013 Bitdeer has built more than 30 data centers globally and currently operates 9 large-scale data centers (including one of North America's largest) with roughly 3GW of diversified energy capacity and tens of exahashes of managed hash rate, with major operations in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia. Since 2023 it has also been expanding a global AI infrastructure business (Bitdeer AI Cloud), powered by thousands of NVIDIA GPUs (including GB200 NVL72 and B200, with GB300 NVL72 and B300 planned), offering turnkey AI datacenter solutions and GPU cloud compute for AI training and deployment starting at around $2/hour. Bitdeer serves both individual/retail Bitcoin miners and institutional clients, as well as AI developers and enterprises seeking scalable, energy-efficient compute.
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About the Role
As General Manager for Ethiopia, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and managing operations in the country. You'll drive strategic planning, market entry, and business growth while overseeing data center construction and operations. You'll build and maintain relationships with government officials and key stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage the full lifecycle of data center projects from planning through commissioning. You'll also be responsible for financial management, budgeting, and building a high-performing local team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- MBA or equivalent management background strongly preferred
- At least 8-10 years of management experience in the data center, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, or related industries
- Minimum of 5 years in senior roles such as GM, Operations Director, or Project Director
- Extensive knowledge and experience in managing the full lifecycle of data center projects
- Familiarity with industrial standards such as 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 power supply systems, cooling solutions, network architecture
- Familiarity with cloud computing, hybrid IT solutions, storage, and edge computing technologies
- Proven ability to manage capital-intensive projects while ensuring a strong Return on Investment
- Cryptocurrency industry background or management experience preferred
- Connections with the local government of Ethiopia will be given priority
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement medium- and long-term strategic plans to achieve operational excellence and business growth
- Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to create business strategies
- Ensure the company maintains its technological leadership and captures market share
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction and renew contracts
- Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as cloud service providers and government organizations
- Establish and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and local authorities
- Represent the company at government meetings, events, and negotiations
- Monitor regulatory developments impacting data center construction and IT operations
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of data center projects including feasibility studies, planning, design, construction, and commissioning
- Supervise operation and maintenance of data centers to ensure efficiency, reliability, and security
- Update headquarters on project progress and provide contingency plans for delays
- Develop and manage the annual budget including forecasting costs and revenue projections
- Optimize resource allocation for financial health and sustainable growth
- Implement quality assurance processes to meet operational standards
- Build a high-performing management team with clear accountability
