Head of Technology Department - Engineering

Location: Lekki Lagos

Salary: 1.8M 2.3M

Working Mode: Hybrid 2 days onsite 3 days offsite)

Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Technology to lead our engineering team within one of our business units. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the team aligns with the company s strategic goals and objectives. As a leader you will drive innovation deliver highquality products and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is a senior leadership role that demands strong technical expertise excellent management skills and a proven ability to lead engineering teams in a fastpaced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering team ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers fostering a culture of accountability creativity and innovation.
  

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the engineering team and across other departments.
  

Technical Strategy and :

• Develop and implement a technical roadmap that supports the company s growth and innovation objectives.
  

• Drive the adoption of best practices processes and methodologies to optimize engineering efficiency and productivity.
  

• Oversee the design development and deployment of scalable highperformance software solutions.
  

Product Development and Delivery:

• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define product requirements and priorities.
  

• Ensure the timely and highquality delivery of product releases meeting customer expectations and business deadlines.
  

• Continuously monitor and evaluate product performance identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
  

Talent Acquisition and Development:

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of top engineering talent ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  

• Provide coaching feedback and professional development opportunities to team members promoting individual growth and career advancement.
  

• Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing encouraging skill development and crossfunctional collaboration.
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a key liaison between the engineering team and senior management providing regular updates on project status performance metrics and technical challenges.
  

• Collaborate with other departments (sales marketing operations) to support crossfunctional initiatives and drive business success.
  

• Represent the engineering team at external forums conferences and industry events showcasing the company s technical expertise and thought leadership.
  

PII Data Processor Responsibilities:

• Design create and implement IT processes and systems to enable the data controller to gather personal data.
  

• Use tools and strategies to gather personal data and implement security measures to safeguard it.
  

• Ensure the secure storage and transfer of personal data in compliance with relevant regulations.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field. An MBA or equivalent business experience is preferred.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering with at least 6 years in a leadership or management role.
  

• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget preferably in a SaaS or technologydriven environment.
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong technical background in software development methodologies frameworks and tools with expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g. Java Node.js Angular Ionic Postgres).
  

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g. CI/CD Docker Kubernetes) is a plus.
  

Leadership Skills:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their full potential.
  

• Strategic thinker with a resultsoriented mindset capable of driving innovation and business growth.
  

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  

Benefits

• Staff transport
  

• Health insurance
  

• Annual performance bonuses
  

• Opportunities for professional development and training
  

• Paid time off and holidays