MAX.NG
Engineering Manager at MAX.NG. Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.
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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online