Engineering Manager at MAX.NG

MAX is a social enterprise that is building technology and financial infrastructure for transportation in Africa. We are making mobility safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable through the deployment of high-performance technology and operators. MAX provides Asset-Backed Vehicle Financing, Driver Training, Identity management, eHailing Platform, last-mile logistics, and digital stores to businesses. We are the first EV company in Africa to retrofit a combustion motorcycle into an all-electric motorcycle and achieved 19% week on week growth in 2019. We target an $80B market across Sub Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Description
We desire candidates who will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects and technological resources of MAX to drive organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Execute overarching strategic objectives for MAX as it pertains to the Core Engineering Operations
• Create operations program roadmap and ensure scope, schedule, and budget are established
• Define project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks for the Tech Team
• Forecast staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands
• Monitor key performance metrics across all the sub-units in the tech team
• Develop and direct all networking safeguards to reduce the risk of outside breaches
• Take ownership for quality of design and implementation of software components to ensure that they run securely, reliably, and at scale.
• Protect sensitive internal and external client information
• Evaluate technical efficiency and make necessary changes consistently
• Develop and enhance company's website to increase site traffic
• Identify competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of the company
• Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships
• Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
• Develop, track and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices within the technology landscape
• Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics
• Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
• Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets
• Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define and deliver new products, enhancements and streamline processes
• Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
• Conduct research to improve the technological assets of the company
• Develop procedures and policies and exploit technology to improve products and services that center on external customers
• Oversee and manage weekly operations in the tech department
• Prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting for the management team
• Oversees IT budgets to eliminate wastage/ loss
• Adhere to legal business requirements and enforce compliance taking action when necessary
• Perform routine maintenance and monitor performance metrics.
• Document engineering processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the engineering team.
• Delegate responsibilities to ensure team heads grow as capable participants.
• Motivate team heads to meet or surpass operations goals
• Coordinate performance reviews for operations team members in a prudent manner.
• Employ various initiatives to coach team members to optimize their capabilities.
• Maintain an high performing team

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or any relevant discipline
• 6+ years experience managing a complex enterprise's human resources, finances, operations and strategies.
• Proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous complex enterprise
• Hands on experience in strategic planning and business development
• In-depth knowledge of different business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Proven track record of successfully translating insights into actionable and influential results
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Life and Health Insurance
• Stock option

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.