About the position
Join a fast-growing SaaS company that's redefining corporate travel across Africa and beyond. Our Client, is looking for a Technology Leader to shape their platform's future, driving innovation, scalability, and commercial growth as part of their executive team
The Role
As Technical & Commercial Head (TCH): SaaS, you'll own the entire tech and product roadmap, leading platform development, data innovation, and team performance, while aligning tech strategy with business goals
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap development
- Manage and grow a high-performing engineering and product team
- Oversee platform scalability, security, and AI/data integration
- Align tech initiatives with commercial and operational strategies
- Guide financial planning, investor engagement, and market expansion
- Co-drive business growth, client success, and strategic partnerships
What You Bring
- Tech degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years in software/SaaS; 3+ years in a senior tech leadership role
- Proven success scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms (AWS preferred)
- Strong Java background with experience in modernising legacy systems
- Expertise in secure integrations, data warehousing, and analytics
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills
Desired Skills:
- Technical
- Commercial Head
- Saas
