PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria - Our client, an indigenous Software company that provides software solutions for the financial services industry, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Definition / execution of business strategies to ensure that the organization and relevant products achieve market fit, growth, profitability, and segment dominance
Oversight of the product development process to ensure high quality and maintain compelling value to customers
Oversight of all operational and business activities to ensure that they produce desired results and are consistent with the organization’s strategy and business goals.
Ensuring that the organization/product maintains a favorable brand image and reputation amongst relevant stakeholders
Establishment and management of strategic relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders.
Maintenance of deep knowledge of dynamics and trends associated with the organization’s market segments
Ensuring that the periodic financial and strategic goals of the organization as well as the performance expectations of the various teams within are achieved.
Involvement in the definition, reporting, and review of financial and non-financial goals
Reporting of progress on financial and other strategic non-financial goals during executive management and board meetings
Coordination of leadership development and mentoring activities across the organization
Ensuring the sourcing, development and retention of a high-performance team
Ensuring the motivation, cohesiveness, and alignment of the organization’s team members
Coordination of the organizations efforts to implement, adhere to, and continually improve upon defined standard operating procedures.
Formulation of policies and standard operating procedures in line with the holding company’s strategy and business goals.
Adequate assessment and response during crisis situations to mitigate negative impacts and restore operations and reputation to normalcy
Active engagement in the achievement of goals & objectives in line with the Holding company’s vision, mission and values relevant to the candidate’s responsibilities, which may be amended from time to time.
Requirements
Education:
B.Sc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
MBA or related M.Sc from an internationally recognized institution
Experience:
At least 10 years related work experience including experience in one or more of the following areas; management consulting, private equity, venture capital, Banking and technology.
Candidate must have achieved one or more of the following or higher career milestones; manager, senior manager, engagement manager, vice president, c-level startup executive
Candidate should have good knowledge of software development life cycle, payment, banking, IT infrastructure, IT management, finance, and product management.
Proven entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial accomplishments with an industry reputation for successful execution and sound business acumen
Strong capabilities in strategy formulation, relationship management, sales, team building, product development, execution planning/management, business planning, financial modeling and budgeting.
Personal:
Candidate should be between 30 and 40 years of age
Candidate must have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build rapport across various stakeholders including the team, clients, partners, and investors
Candidate must be highly proficient in problem solving, analytical thinking, and communication
Candidate must exhibit self-confidence and authenticity while having high personal ambitions and strong work ethic.