Key Responsibilities
Builder’s Leadership & Scale:

• Build and institutionalize all Academy systems — governance, training operations, curriculum delivery, and partner management.
• Transform the Academy from “successful pilot” to a fully functional educationalenterprise.
• Drive digital transformation: implement dashboards, LMS, and playbook integration fordaily reporting.
• Establish sustainable business models (paid programs, corporate training,sponsorships).
• Lead with a hands-on builder mindset — design, test, implement, and optimize fast.

Strategic Growth & Impact:

• Develop and execute the Academy’s 1–3 year strategic roadmap.
• Set and track growth KPIs for enrollment, graduation, job placement, and industry partnerships.
• Develop financial sustainability models — manage budgets, cost control, and profitability targets.
• Present quarterly progress reports and forecasts to the Founder and Board.

Program & Curriculum Excellence:

• Oversee the quality, design, and relevance of all learning programs.
• Ensure alignment with international training standards (ISO 21001).
• Implement feedback loops with learners, trainers, and employers.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits and reviews.

Partnership & Brand Expansion:

• Build partnerships with brands, manufacturers, NGOs, and education stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Majeurs’ Brand & Creative team to market the Academy and amplify success stories.
• Secure industry partnerships for internships, job placements, and sponsorships.
• Represent Majeurs Academy in events, government initiatives, and international collaborations.

Team Leadership & Execution:

• Lead a multi-departmental team across curriculum, marketing, operations, and partnerships.
• Build capacity: hire, mentor, and coach emerging leaders.
• Run weekly performance meetings using RAG (Red–Amber–Green) dashboards.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and innovation.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure full adherence to Majeurs Playbook, reporting structures, and documentation discipline.
• Maintain NDPR compliance and training certification records.
• Work closely with the Execution & Compliance Lead to ensure quarterly audits and KPI reporting.

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Job Description

• Lead MANDE’s product vision, ensure flawless execution, and build the systems that make Majeurs a
• world-class digital ecosystem.
• You’ll align people, product, and process — turning business goals into working, scalable systems.

Responsibilities
Product Ownership:

• Translate MANDE’s vision into a clear product roadmap (from MVP to market launch).
• Prioritize features, timelines, and resources to deliver efficiently.
• Ensure the platform delivers a seamless user experience for both makers and buyers.
• Maintain alignment between product design, marketing strategy, and business goals.

Technology Leadership:

• Oversee development — managing freelancers, agencies, and internal contributors.
• Set technical standards and ensure quality across all builds.
• Ensure integrations (CRM, payment, analytics) run smoothly and securely.
• Manage system uptime, performance, and user data protection.

Growth & Adoption:

• Collaborate with Brand and Sales teams to ensure strong go-to-market execution.
• Review analytics and feedback weekly to guide improvements.
• Implement product updates that enhance adoption, retention, and conversion.
• Create structured reporting for leadership on platform health and growth metrics.
• You’ll play a visible role in shaping how Africa’s maker economy digitizes — your success in
• MANDE will define a continent-scale product story.

Team Management & Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional meetings with marketing, operations, and customer success.
• Coach junior staff and freelancers to uphold delivery standards.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Act as the link between business needs and technical execution.
• You will have access to design, development, and marketing support teams, as well as an operating budget for product delivery.

Governance & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate product documentation and progress dashboards.
• Submit a monthly “MANDE Progress Report” with milestones, blockers, and next steps.
• Ensure compliance with NDPR, IP protection, and platform security standards.
• Liaise with the Execution & Compliance Lead to ensure all reporting timelines are met

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