PROJECT MANAGER
Open To Work
SALIM ANCHEBAH
McJones Energy
Accra
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Sustainability CoordinatorEnergy AnalystProgram Business Developer, Renewable EnergyCustomer Service ManagerProgram Coordinator
Work Type
Full TimeConsultingContract Work
Location Preference
RemoteOn-Site
Location:
Accra, Ghana
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Personal development programsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPaid time off
9
Years of experience
1
Certification
Sustainability-focused business development and project management professional with 8+ years of experience across renewable energy, electric mobility, and climate-smart enterprise development in West Africa. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, structuring strategic partnerships, and delivering technically sound, bankable energy projects from concept to completion. ASHRAE-certified energy auditor currently pursuing an MBA in Technology and Digital Strategy at the University of Sydney Business School to sharpen strategic and digital leadership capability. Adept at translating complex technical and financial requirements into actionable business strategy, with a track record of building partnerships and driving measurable impact across public, private, and community stakeholders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Work History
1 Year 8 Months
01.2025 - Current
1 Year 8 Months
Carbon Project Advisory Lead
McSaa Group
01.2025 - Current
- Developing carbon credit project advisory services for climate infrastructure clients, building on inhouse PDD and registry-
- Structuring methodology selection, baseline/additionality assessment, and registry pathway for early client engagements.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
6 Years 3 Months
06.2020 - Current
6 Years 3 Months
Project & Business Development Manager
McJones Energy
06.2020 - Current
- Helped deploy over 2MW of solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across 73 off-grid communities in Ghana and Niger.
- Developed sustainability project pipelines spanning climate-smart agriculture, EV mobility, mini-grids, and waste-to-energy as a consulting partner.
- Built a strategic partnership with Rolls-Royce Power Systems (Germany) to support deployment of green energy systems in West Africa.
- Ghana & Niger
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration, and market expansion.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
2 Years 6 Months
01.2022 - 07.2024
2 Years 6 Months
Business Development Advisor (Part-Time)
Meleah Foods
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Advised on sales and go-to-market strategy for a portfolio of packaged vegetables, spices, cereals, and oils.
- Worked with production and quality assurance teams to align sales forecasts with production capacity and reduce waste.
- Analyzed market trends and prepared performance reports to inform management decision-making.
- Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
- Developed new opportunities by effectively communicating product lines to leading international corporations.
- Engaged with customers to build business relationships.
- Improved bottom-line profitability by growing customer base and capitalizing on upsell opportunities.
- Organized focus groups to design best marketing strategy for product offerings.
- Enhanced customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
- Verified work aligned with service levels agreed and client requirements.
- Proactively managed client correspondence and recorded tracking and communications.
- Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
4 Years 9 Months
09.2019 - 06.2024
4 Years 9 Months
Operations Strategy Consultant (Part-Time)
McDonnell Group
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Supported EPCM contracting arrangements for the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) project as a local content partner for Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).
- Advised on day-to-day operational efficiency across mining and construction project sites, including health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Built relationships with local stakeholders, government agencies, and community leaders to support project delivery.
10 Months
08.2019 - 06.2020
10 Months
Project Lead / Engineer (Contract)
McJones Energy
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure solar PV project requirements and quality standards were met.
- Conducted site visits to monitor installation progress and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
1 Year 7 Months
09.2018 - 04.2020
1 Year 7 Months
Project Research Analyst
Herrnhut International
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Conducted market research and data analysis to identify emerging trends in renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and water projects.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior management and clients to support business growth decisions.
1 Year
10.2018 - 10.2019
1 Year
Transport & Corporate Planning Officer
Metro Mass Transit Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared planning application reports for SIGA and the Ministry of Transport, and supported fleet management and tracking.
- Conducted research on pricing, loading points, and terminal arrangements across branch operations nationwide.
- Accelerated information flow and guidance from senior leaders to synchronize and unite efforts.
- Used specialized planning knowledge to recommend optimal options and respond to unique circumstances.
- Facilitated coordination across entities to provide actionable information and knowledge.
- Evaluated project performance against goals and took action to address deviations.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
1 Year
09.2017 - 09.2018
1 Year
Data Analyst (Remote)
TechnoServe
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Gathered and integrated data from multiple sources to identify trends supporting forecasting and predictive modeling.
- Generated Power BI dashboards and reports summarizing key insights for stakeholders.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
Education
MBA - Technology & Digital Strategy
University of Sydney Business School | SYDNEY | 08.2026
Present
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science (Economics with Sociology)
University of Cape Coast | Ghana | 09.2021
Organizational Behavior & Strategic Management
Africa Leadership Institute | 11.2021
Skills
Solar PV & BESS project delivery
Energy efficiency auditing (ASHRAE)
Business development & partnerships
Leadership & team management
Power BI / business intelligence
Design thinking
Feasibility studies & reporting
Certification
- ASHRAE Energy Audit, Level I
- Data Analytics - SimpliLearn
- Google Data Analytics
- Business Strategy - SUCCESS Africa
- Project Management - Simplilearn
- Project Management Risk - Simplilearn
Key Project Achievements
- 360 kWp Solar PV / 400 kWh BESS installation
- 600 kWp Solar PV / 200 kWh BESS installation
- 800 kWp Solar PV / 200 kWh BESS installation
- 100 kWp Solar PV installation
- 50 kWp Solar PV / 20 kWh BESS installation
- Rural electrification design and delivery across 73 villages in Niger, providing first-time access to clean, sustainable energy
Thought Leadership
TEDx Speaker, The Green Equation, 200+ episodes, LinkedIn, Led waste-to-energy initiatives in Niger, including sanitation-linked resource recovery approaches, and introduced bio-pellet solutions in Ghana., Conducted ASHRAE-aligned energy audits for private, public, and residential clients to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities., Managed cross-functional teams of 70+ and coordinated with clients, contractors, and vendors across multiple concurrent installations.
References
- Rev. Clement Anchebah, Chairman,
Eastwood Anaba Ministries (Fountain Gate Chapel Worldwide),
clementanchebah@gmail.com
- Mr. Benjamin Nimako,
- Head of Corporate Planning, Metro Mass Transit Ltd,
- Benjee2002@ya
- Mr. Delali Kumah, CMILT,
Senior Traffic Officer, Metro Mass Transit Ltd,
dkkumah@gmail.com
- Mr. Godswill Nyadedzor,
Project Engineer, Prime Frontier Group,
nyadedzorgodswill@gmail.com
Timeline
Carbon Project Advisory Lead
McSaa Group
01.2025 - CurrentRead more
Business Development Advisor (Part-Time)
Meleah Foods
01.2022 - 07.2024Read more
Project & Business Development Manager
McJones Energy
06.2020 - CurrentRead more
Operations Strategy Consultant (Part-Time)
McDonnell Group
09.2019 - 06.2024Read more
Project Lead / Engineer (Contract)
McJones Energy
08.2019 - 06.2020Read more
Transport & Corporate Planning Officer
Metro Mass Transit Ltd
10.2018 - 10.2019Read more
Project Research Analyst
Herrnhut International
09.2018 - 04.2020Read more
Data Analyst (Remote)
TechnoServe
09.2017 - 09.2018Read more
Africa Leadership Institute - , Organizational Behavior & Strategic Management
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University of Sydney Business School - MBA, Technology & Digital Strategy
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University of Cape Coast - Bachelor of Arts, Social Science (Economics with Sociology)
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