Decagon is an Elite Software Development Training Institute that runs a 6-month intense software and leadership training, focused on transforming Nigerian youths to world-class software developers and leaders in the tech industry even if they cannot pay.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Client Principal (Director)
Location: Lagos
Description
- The successful candidate is responsible for leading Decagon’s effort to establish and grow partnerships with top Nigerian companies.
- This role is suited to someone with experience creating and growing relationships with senior leadership in major corporates and the ideal person has a strong network of relationships especially in the IT and HR leadership in corporate Nigeria.
- In addition, the ideal candidate has strong software engineering and digital product background to enable them to conceptualize solutions and supervise software development projects for clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Placement Partnership Team.
- Find, build and maintain long-term relationships with Hiring Partners.
- Work with the Hiring Partners to fully understand its current and future technical Software Engineering requirements/ demands.
- Act as an interface between our Hiring Partners and Program Directors (Learning and Apprenticeship) to ensure that the Program Curriculum is suited to the short/long term requirements of the Hiring Partners.
- Clearly articulate technical capabilities of the Software Engineering Trainees to the Hiring Partners through technical demonstration of solutions to their current challenges.
- Partner with the Marketing Team to generate leads and the Program Directors to ensure 100% successful placement of all Software Engineering graduates before completion of the 6-Months program.
- General advisory role on innovative business models for the Placement Partnership Department, designed to ensure 100% placement of the Software Engineers.
- Maintain post-placement relationship with the Hiring Partner and Software Engineers to receive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Provide general advice/ feedback to the Program Directors.
- Assist in Research and Development.
- And yes! A chance to change the world by delivering Nigeria Trained World-Class Software Engineers into the Local and International EcoSystem.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Programming/ Software Engineering.
- Ability to discuss highly technical concepts with prospective leads.
- Previous experience as a Product Manager.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Business Development Executive within the Software Engineering sector.
- The role will be a good fit for someone with experience in Technology Advisory within one of the big four consulting firms.
Salary
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to:
temilolaa@l5lab.com using "Client Principal - Director" as the subject of the mail.