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