M-KOPA is looking for a Senior Manager of Strategy & Operations - Technology to lead strategic operations and financial excellence for our technology division. You will partner directly with the CTO to execute our technology strategy, driving operational improvements to scale our solutions across Africa.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the CTO to execute technology strategy through exceptional budgeting, vendor management, and resource planning.
- Lead OKR setting, strategic planning, and performance measurement across distributed engineering teams.
- Drive technology operations including procurement, contract optimisation, and financial governance.
- Oversee project management for strategic initiatives including country launches and platform scaling.
- Build frameworks for team development, recruitment strategy, and organisational growth across technology teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management with engineering leadership.
- Establish data-driven processes and optimise resource allocation for maximum impact.
What We're Looking For
- Strong financial operations expertise—budgeting, vendor management, and cost optimisation in technology environments.
- FinTech or technology operations experience with a proven track record of delivering operational improvements.
- Distributed team leadership experience with agile development practices and cross-functional stakeholder management.
- Startup/scale-up background with the ability to build processes from scratch in fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional communication skills and bias for action with the ability to operate autonomously with senior engineering teams.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Technology Leadership Team, coordinating with distributed engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders, reporting directly to the CTO.
Benefits & Compensation
- Diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Well-being prioritization.
- Flexibility embraced.
Work Mode
This role operates in a global context, with team members located across the UK, Europe, and Africa.
M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
