What You'll Do


Partner with our CTO to develop and execute technology strategy that scales across African markets
Lead OKR setting, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across distributed engineering teams
Oversee technology operations including resource planning, budgeting, vendor management, and compliance coordination
Drive project management for strategic initiatives including country launches and platform scaling
Build frameworks for team development, recruitment strategy, and organisational growth across our technology teams
Establish data-driven decision-making processes and optimise resource allocation for maximum impact
Coordinate cross-functional strategy reviews and product strategy execution while driving documentation and knowledge management practices, working closely with the Head of Strategy & Operations in Product Management
Drive AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives across technology teams, embracing emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency


What You Need


Strong background in technology strategy within a FinTech environment with proven strategic/operational/advisory leadership experience
Proven track record leading strategic initiatives and driving operational improvements including procurement, vendor management, and organisational goal setting
Experience working with distributed engineering teams, agile development practices, and cross-functional stakeholder management
Strategic mindset with ability to translate vision into actionable plans, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence to build relationships across all organisational levels
Bias for action with proven ability to deliver results while creating structure in fast-paced, ambiguous environments