Andela is a network of
technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies
build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s
most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Rwanda and
Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African
continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Senior Manager, Engineer Workforce Optimization
Locations:
Cairo, Egypt, Lagos, Nigeria, Nairobi, Kenya.
Job
Purpose
- As
a new function, Engineer Workforce Optimization is responsible for
ensuring that Andela’s engineering talent supply is demand-driven and
market responsive. The group’s mandate is to ensure Andela has the right
talent at the right time to deliver value to our current and future
customers.
About
the Role
- Andela
is looking for a structured, motivated Senior Manager who is eager to help
power the newly-built Engineer Workforce Optimization function at Andela
and bring it to the next level. You will join a team responsible for
driving meaningful impact for our customers, our engineers and our
organization. You are action-oriented and proactively spot what needs to be
done by identifying challenges, inefficiencies and areas of improvement.
- The
mandate of Engineer Workforce Optimization is to manage the bench of
engineers to achieve optimal levels of available supply based on market
demand, and will require a strong understanding of commercial requirements
and People-related practices.
- The
current team is a small and versatile group of folks who spike in
analytical thinking, project and stakeholder management, and getting stuff
done. As a member of this team, you will need to be an adaptable team
player who is capable of wearing multiple hats and driving commercial
outcomes through operational efficiency and innovation. As a role that
impacts and touches large groups of engineers, this position is a great
fit for someone with experience in professional services or a managed
marketplace.
Requirements
- A
completed Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum; MBA is a plus
- 5+
years professional experience in a workforce planning / supply chain /
operations management environment / professional services marketplace
- Structured,
logical, and creative thinking: the ability to dissect a problem using a
critical approach and iteratively test solutions
- Ability
to develop and implement talent optimization processes and procedures
across geographically distributed teams, in collaboration with other
department leaders
- Established
track record in driving cross-functional initiatives and/or building out
workflows and process improvements within teams that produce measurable
impact
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Experience
working remotely and/or with larger groups of talent is an asset.
- Strong
problem-solving skills; experience identifying and resolving issues
independently based on own initiative
- Proactive
in nature and accountable in practice; clear ownership over results and
quality of work
- Familiarity
working in a customer-centric commercial environment, ideally one
involving talent services
- Exceptional
analytical thinking ability and comfortable analyzing data to extract and
communicate findings or next steps
Responsibilities
- Support
strategy of Engineer Workforce Optimization team
- Clearly
define and articulate the role of the bench within Andela’s business
strategy
- Work
towards attainment of revenue, cost management, and utilization goals
through investments in Andela’s engineering talent workforce efficacy
- Continuously
improve Andela’s talent forecasting/capacity planning through segmentation
and analysis
- Maintain
excellent relationships via strong stakeholder management, and
communication practices at all levels of the organization
- Provide
ongoing analysis and make data-driven recommendations on initiatives that
will improve the productivity, effectiveness, and/or satisfaction of our
workforce
- Interact
with engineering talent in thoughtful, operationally excellent, clear,
honest, and empathetic ways
- Lead
execution of projects/initiatives that directly impact departmental and
broader business results
- Work
cross-functionally to develop and execute implementation plans, with
appropriate change management and thoughtful communications strategies
- Clearly
and concisely communicate new processes to team and senior leaders
- Leverage
your context of both demand and supply to consult around processes, models,
calculations, assumptions and business impacts.
Benefits
& Compensation
- Full-time
compensation
- Full
medical coverage
- Beautiful
working environment
- Opportunity
to work with the brightest minds on the planet
- Oh,
and a chance to change the world!
How to Apply
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