Latest Career Positions at Strivo Labs

Role Overview

• The Strategy & Operations Lead will sit at the centre of Strivo Labs — driving operational precision, project performance, and commercial impact.
• This role combines strategic execution, client success leadership, and operational intelligence.
• You’ll partner with the CEO to design and implement systems that not only keep the company running smoothly but also accelerate client acquisition, retention, and delivery efficiency.
• You are the bridge between vision and execution — ensuring that every client project, team process, and internal decision moves Strivo Labs closer to growth targets.

Core Responsibilities
Client Growth & Delivery Performance:

• Oversee delivery of client projects in digital transformation, automation, and talent management — ensuring outcomes drive renewals and referrals.
• Build and maintain a unified delivery tracker for all client engagements with performance metrics and ROI.
• Ensure 95%+ on-time delivery and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Business Development team to turn successful projects into case studies, upsells, and testimonials.
• Support client acquisition with operational insights (capacity forecasting, cost modelling, proposal input).
• Lead post-project reviews to measure business impact and client success outcomes.

Strategy & Growth Execution:

• Translate company goals into quarterly OKRs, dashboards, and measurable deliverables.
• Track performance against revenue and growth targets across all verticals.
• Conduct strategic analysis on pricing, efficiency, and profitability per client.
• Identify and execute initiatives to improve client lifetime value and conversion efficiency.
• Support expansion of Strivo’s talent programs (Lifted) and automation services with scalable delivery systems.

Operational Excellence & Systems Design:

• Build and document the Strivo Operating Framework — end-to-end workflows for client onboarding, delivery, and reporting.
• Streamline handoffs between sales, delivery, and client management teams.
• Implement digital tools and automations (Airtable, Notion, Zapier, Power BI) to enhance visibility and speed.
• Track utilisation, delivery timelines, and margins across all client projects.
• Design KPI dashboards that make decision-making faster and data-driven.

Team Enablement & Leadership:

• Create clarity and accountability for all project leads and departments.
• Run weekly performance reviews and align teams around key deliverables.
• Build a performance-driven culture that values precision, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR (Lifted) to ensure the right talent is deployed efficiently across projects.

Executive Partner to the CEO

• Serve as the CEO’s right hand for strategic initiatives, investor updates, and operational insight.
• Prepare data-backed performance reports and recommendations for decision-making.
• Anticipate operational and client challenges before they escalate.
• Drive special projects that accelerate Strivo’s positioning as Africa’s #1 execution partner.

Skills & Experience

• 6–10 years in strategy, operations, or consulting within a digital, tech, or professional services environment.
• Strong commercial acumen — understands how delivery drives client retention, referrals, and profitability.
• Proven ability to build systems and dashboards for operational visibility.
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with workflow and analytics tools (Airtable, Notion, Power BI, Zapier, ClickUp, GSheets).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured thinker with a bias for action.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (marketing, tech, talent, client services).

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About the Role

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee all financial and strategic aspects of the company’s operations.
• This role requires a highly analytical and business-oriented leader who can provide financial insights, guide long-term planning, and ensure fiscal integrity across the organization.
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial leadership, risk management, and driving growth through sound financial strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, forecasts, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Financial Operations & Control:

• Manage accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and risk management systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Business Performance & Growth:

• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives, investments, and new business development.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency across departments.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with external partners such as auditors, investors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Present financial results and reports to the Board and executive team.
• Maintain transparent communication and reporting with stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA) required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, risk management, and compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in [industry name, e.g., technology, manufacturing, financial services] is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and commercial mindset
• Strong business acumen and analytical ability
• High integrity and sound judgment
• Leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

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About the Role

• We are looking for a skilled and motivated C# Developer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience building, maintaining, and optimizing applications using the .NETCore framework.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C#, .NETCore, and related technologies.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop APIs (REST/GraphQL) and integrate with internal and third-party services.
• Maintain and optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement unit tests, integration tests, and ensure high code quality through peer reviews.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to current processes and systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in C# and .NET Core.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and web application development.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, Postgres / relational databases; knowledge of Entity Framework (EF/EF Core).
• Understanding of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Blazor) is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• 2–4 years experience in C#/.NET development.
• Experience with animation libraries and micro-interactions (e.g., Framer Motion, Lottie).
• Familiarity with user research methods and A/B testing.
• Knowledge of design tokens and component-driven UI development (e.g., Storybook).
• Experience working in fintech/e-commerce/enterprise SaaS would be an advantage

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a passion for writing high-quality code.