Business Technology Senior Manager
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Business Technology Senior Manager
Are you a strategic architect capable of aligning business vision with technological execution Can you turn complex systems into simple intuitive solutions that empower teams in their daily work Do you thrive in fast-paced scale-up environments where agility is the rule and impact is a strong measure of success
Enko Education is seeking its future Business Technology Senior Manager to lead our Business Efficiency team across 11 African countries. You are not just an IT manager; you are a leader building the digital and human foundations that allow thousands of African students to access the worlds best universities.
Directly reporting to the Group CFO you will head the Business Efficiency function. Your mission is to turn technology into a powerful engine of performance ensuring that every decision made by our leadership is backed by flawless real-time data.
With 8 to 12 years of experience - ideally in SI/Management consulting or a multi-site scale-up - you have mastered the art of making SaaS ecosystems talk to each other while leading teams toward operational excellence. You do not look for the most expensive solution but the smartest and most value-driven one.
This is a unique chance to shape the technological backbone of a fast-growing education group. Are you ready to take on the challenge
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Architecture: Define and lead the 3-year technology roadmap harmonizing our existing tools (EDUKA XERO Toddle) to create a coherent scalable ecosystem.
- Team Leadership: Lead and grow the Business Efficiency team setting clear OKRs and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Data for Decision-Making: Design and deploy BI dashboards (Looker Studio Power BI) to provide the ExCo with surgical precision on key metrics (Revenue Retention Academics).
- Stakeholder Influence: Drive change across the group by using influence management to align local school teams and central functions with new digital standards regardless of direct reporting lines.
- Project & Partner Management: Select and lead external providers with a high standard for ROI and delivery quality.
- Efficiency Booster: Identify heavy manual processes and propose agile automation solutions to free up time for our school teams.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader with a Triple Dimension: a Business vision to prioritize impact Technological agility to build light solutions and Human leadership to inspire and unite teams.
Your profile in 5 points:
- Proven Expertise: Solid experience in SI and Data with advanced mastery of BI tools and SaaS architectures.
- People Leadership: Proven ability to manage a team and drive influence management across diverse geographical locations and cultures.
- Operational Agility: The ability to shift instantly from helicopter-view strategic thinking to hands-on field execution.
- Methodological Rigor: A natural ability to structure complex projects manage budgets and set OKRs with total autonomy.
- Full Bilingualism: Proficiency in French and English is mandatory to navigate and influence in our multi-country environment.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: An Avid Learner who is creative solution-oriented and capable of turning constraints into development opportunities.
Contract Location and Eligibility
- Contract: Full-time Permanent (CDI).
- Location: This position is based on the African continent preferably in one of our 11 countries of operation
- Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in their chosen country of residence.
Why Join Us
- A Mission with purpose: A direct impact on the future of education across the African continent.
- True Ownership & Influence: With a strategic role within the company you have a blank canvas to design your roadmap influence group-wide decisions and see the immediate impact of your work on the ground.
- Agility & Impact: We value results over bureaucracy. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy to move fast solve real challenges in a flexible working environment designed for high-performing professionals.
- Intellectual & Professional Growth: We offer a fast-paced high-competency environment that rewards initiative. You will navigate complex multi-country challenges that foster both personal growth and professional mastery.
- A Value-Driven Team: Join a passionate pan-African team where a builder mindset humility and a deep commitment to our students success are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Recruitment Process
- Culture Fit Interview: To get to know each other and ensure our mission resonates with you.
- Case Study: To test your analytical skills and your pragmatism in the face of a real operational challenge.
- Technical Interviews: To discuss systems data architecture and your vision for efficiency.
- Career Interview: To review your trajectory and understand how this role fits into your long-term ambitions.
- Welcome to Enko!
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Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment
Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity diversity and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.
- Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
- Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.
About Enko Education
International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.
Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the worlds best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.
Since 2014 Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College Sciences Po École Polytechnique and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco I&P Adiwale BIO Invest Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa we are on track to reach 20000 students by 2028.
Learn more on our website.
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Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé
Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte légalité des chances attaché à linclusion à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education sengagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes et attendent de lensemble du personnel des bénévoles et des tiers quils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.
- Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
- Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.
À propos dEnko Education
Une éducation internationale avec lAfrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.
Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays dAfrique offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter laccès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.
Depuis 2014 nous avons accompagné des milliers délèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College Sciences Po lÉcole Polytechnique ou encore lUniversité de Toronto. Avec le soutien dinstitutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco I&P Adiwale BIO Invest Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves dici 2028.
Pour en savoir plus visitez notre site internet.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Forecasting
- Program Management
- AI
- IaaS
- Math
- Business Management
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Relationship Management
- Research & Development
- Alteryx
- Channel Management
About Company
Enko Education is the largest International school network in Africa. Our ambition is embodied by our teams and reflected in all our schools.
