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- Experience Level : Entry level
Job Description/Requirements
Product and Engineering Program Management
We are building something incredible, be a part of the Journey!
• Company: GiriToday
• Location: Lagos Nigeria
• Job type: Full-Time (CONTRACT)
• Job category: Project Management
Company Description:
GiriToday is a global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of African sellers with millions of buyers around the world. As a GiriToday employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact with both our sellers and buyers community. At GiriToday, our sellers sell the product while we tell the stories.
Salary Range:
N6,000,000 - N7,000,000 (Annually)
What’s the role?
Product and Engineering Program Management directs a team of Program Managers with various skills to deliver cross-functional pivotal initiatives that address critical business needs and actualize GiriToday’s long-term company strategy.
This candidate will support our Core Product & Enablement organizations by partnering with leadership to identify high-priority and complex work that will benefit from strong program management support. They are motivated by project, program and portfolio management work. They have a dynamic approach to team management and development and look for ways to match team skill sets with program work. They cultivate a curiosity about agile software development principles and continuous process improvement. They are responsible for setting and leading all aspects of the standards for our Program Management team. Most importantly, they are an adept communicator and collaborator who strives to get teams to achieve their full potential.
This role requires your presence in GiriToday’s Lagos Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of GiriToday’s Lagos Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.
What’s this team like at GiriToday?
The Strategy & Operations team plays a vital role in keeping GiriToday focused and connected! We connect dots and break silos between functions and teams. We are responsible for:
- Catalyzing strategy-setting, planning, and resourcing for the Product & Engineering orgs.
- Accelerating the delivery of big bets critical to our strategy.
- Keeping the right efforts top of mind through effective communication.
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of program managers, encouraging a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance.
- Establish clear expectations, provide regular feedback, empower program managers to make strategic decisions and elevate the program management craft.
- Partner with Core Product & Enablement leadership and Strategy & Operations to define strategic roadmap goals and identify actionable programs for support.
- Collaborate with PgMs and business partners to identify and address potential roadblocks and dependencies across program roadmaps and teams.
- Continuously evaluate and improve program management methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and share knowledge and expertise across the broader program management community within Strategy & Operations.
- Work with PgM’s to review and analyze program performance, identifying areas for improvement and course correction toward successful program delivery.
- Communicate program progress, impact, and insights to senior leadership in Strategy & Operations and Product & Engineering partners.
- Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at GiriToday's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.
Qualifications:
- PMO/Ops experience in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment (working with teams like Product Management, Design, Engineering, Research, and/or Analytics). At least 4+ years of people management, specific to leading through change and ambiguity.
- Superb self-management and self-organization. Highly proficient in structuring your own and others’ focus and capacity on the vital few.
- Excellent communication skills; experience developing assets that can be adaptable to all audiences and channels, particularly at the executive level.
- Operational expertise and ability to streamline processes for smooth execution.
- Empower others to define and tackle complex problems, prioritize optimally, and deliver quickly.
- Able to influence outcomes and people without relying on reporting lines or organizational hierarchy. In addition to teams you support this includes working across verticals, partnering with finance, legal, and people teams.
Why Join GiriToday:
- Make a real impact: Your work will directly contribute to empowering African artisans and businesses.
- Growth opportunity: As an early-stage startup, there's plenty of room for professional development and leadership roles.
- Collaborative culture: Work with a diverse, passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
- Competitive compensation: We offer a salary package commensurate with your experience and skills.
- Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values work-life balance
What's Next:
If you're interested in joining the team at GiriToday, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. GiriToday is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
Our Promise:
At GiriToday, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. GiriToday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
To apply, upload your resume to www.giritoday.com/careers or send your resume to jobs@giritoday.com.
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