Strategic Leadership:
- Act as a thought leader, problem solver, and trusted advisor to the SSA Product Solutions Lead representing the region of West and Central Africa.
- Manage a team of Manager-level direct reports, overseeing specific markets and clients.
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional leads to drive strategic alignment and ensure the product roadmap supports all common initiatives and priorities.
- Execute and achieve OKRs set for the region.
Client Relationships & VAS Acceleration:
- Develop, maintain, and cultivate close relationships with decision-makers and senior management of designated clients.
- Understand clients' business strategies, priorities, needs, and processes, presenting them with product ideas that can enhance their results.
- Develop individual designated clients’ product plans, with corresponding tactics and actions to achieve defined goals.
- Manage the VAS sales pipeline for the markets to ensure sales and revenue targets are achieved for West and Central Africa
Product Delivery & Project Management:
- Ensure all solutions are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
- Measure and report project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
Financial Accountability:
- Be accountable for the overall achievement of Revenue and Cost targets for West and Central Africa
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
- Meet budgetary objectives and make necessary adjustments.
Team Development & Management:
- Manage, coach, and develop the team to deliver against OKRs and maximize potential.
- Utilize and continually develop leadership skills.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.