Business Technology Senior Manager

Nairobi, Gauteng, Kenya

Full Time

Central Office - Multiple Countries

Senior Manager/Supervisor

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 world's 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 world’s 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 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website.

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Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé

Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils 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 d’Enko Education

Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.

Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès 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 d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions 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 d’ici 2028.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.

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