Senior Manager (Tech Advisory) at Verraki Africa

Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing business solutions designed for Africa. We build and implement technology solutions for seemingly intractable challenges, provide advisory services to drive the capacity and motivation for change, and curate innovative ventures to unlock new sources of growth across our continent.

Verraki Partners (Verraki) is a business solutions company for Africa. We believe that business solutions specifically fit for purpose are necessary to solve for Africa and deliver inclusive high-quality growth for the continent’s enterprises and governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager (Tech Advisory)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Functions & Responsibilities

• Works closely with the TGP Lead and TGP Executives to engage client C-level executives and key Directors to identify, qualify and convert technology sales opportunities
• Establishes direct, credible and proven contacts with key decision makers and influencers within key client organizations
• Manages people, processes and technology to deliver client-relevant services to Verraki’s clients in the Technology Advisory space
• Builds team of credible Consultants and Managers to drive and sustain the technology Advisory practice
• Supports TGP to generate sustainable and winnable pipeline of opportunities in the Nigerian and regional IT Infrastructure space
• Sets and manages expectations of Client Sponsors /Champions and Stakeholders on delivery efforts
• Develops deep awareness and knowledge of Verraki capabilities to align Verraki capabilities with local needs and trends.
• Coaches, mentors and provides career guidance to assigned counsels to develop their careers, particularly in the technology Advisory area
• Build Verraki credibility and brand in the technology Advisory services industry
• Organizes and directs quality work efforts and client-facing project delivery
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the TGP Lead.

Professional Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Engineering
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Relevant technical/ professional certifications
• Membership of professional organizations/ associations will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years post qualification experience in IT Infrastructure
• Previous experience in a reputable consulting or leading IT company
• Demonstrable achievements in landmark projects

Skills / Competence Requirements:

• Strong client relationship management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Issue management skills
• Deep understanding of CIO and Technology Infrastructure Services organisations in Nigeria and West Africa
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Flexibility to interface with multiple relevant business functions and capabilities (including, Network, Information Systems /Technology, Commercial, Sales etc.)
• Deep expertise in Technology Strategy and Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure Consulting, IT Service Management, Project/Program Management.

Other Requirements:

• Prior experience in a consulting or leading IT company
• Demonstrable achievements and involvement in landmark projects
• Experience in managing teams and directing quality work efforts
• C-suite presence
• Access/relationship network within our target industries
• Access/relationship network with our key alliance partners.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2022.