Senior Manager - Tech Advisory at Verraki

Professional Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Relevant technical/ professional certifications
• Membership of professional organizations/ associations will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years post qualification experience in IT Infrastructure
• Previous experience in a reputable consulting or leading IT company
• Demonstrable achievements in landmark projects

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Strong client relationship management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Issue management skills
• Deep understanding of CIO and Technology Infrastructure Services organisations in Nigeria and West Africa
• Strong project management and leadership skills 
• Flexibility to interface with multiple relevant business functions and capabilities (including, Network, Information Systems /Technology, Commercial, Sales etc.)
• Deep expertise in Technology Strategy and Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure Consulting, IT Service Management, Project/Program Management

                    
Other Requirements

• Prior experience in a consulting or leading IT company         
• Demonstrable achievements and involvement in landmark projects
• Experience in managing teams and directing quality work efforts
• C-suite presence                    
• Access/relationship network within our target industries        
• Access/relationship network with our key alliance partners

Functions & Responsibilities

• Works closely with the TGP Lead and TGP Executives to engage client C-level executives and key Directors to identify, qualify and convert technology sales opportunities
• Establishes direct, credible and proven contacts with key decision makers and influencers within key client organizations
• Manages people, processes and technology to deliver client-relevant services to Verraki’s clients in the Technology Advisory space
• Builds team of credible Consultants and Managers to drive and sustain the technology Advisory practice
• Supports TGP  to generate sustainable and winnable pipeline of opportunities in the Nigerian and regional IT Infrastructure space
• Sets and manages expectations of Client Sponsors /Champions and Stakeholders on delivery efforts
• Develops deep awareness and knowledge of Verraki capabilities to align Verraki capabilities with local needs and trends
• Coaches, mentors and provides career guidance to assigned counselees to develop their careers, particularly in the technology Advisory area
• Build Verraki credibility and brand in the technology Advisory services industry
• Organizes and directs quality work efforts and client-facing project delivery
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the TGP Lead