Director of Special Projects

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Director of Special Projects

New York, NY

Andela is seeking a Director of Special Projects to help solve the uniquely complicated and globalized biz-ops challenges that Andela faces as we scale. In this role, you will help answer diverse open-ended questions across the company, and help to generate actionable insights that inform the growth of our model.

The Director of Special Projects will collaborate intimately with stakeholders across all functions of the business, across our New York, Lagos, and Nairobi offices. This person will be responsible for brainstorming, designing and executing on a variety of projects to help scale Andela’s processes and systems using data driven approaches.

This position requires a motivated self-starter who is able to work comfortably across several unique functions, carries initiatives from start to finish, and can work effectively at all levels of across the uniquely cross-cultural Andela environment.

 

About Andela

Andela is a global engineering organization that connects leading technology companies and talented software developers from around the world. We enable companies to build high-performing engineering teams while providing a platform for talented technologists to accelerate their expertise. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders.

Learn more about us at www.andela.com.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with cross-functional leadership on key business issues such as developer placement, partner retention, accelerating developer training cycles, etc.
  • Identify inefficiencies to improve business performance and conduct supporting analyses
  • Scope, plan, and conduct analyses in support of strategic and operational projects
  • Work cross-functionally to develop and execute implementation plans
  • Clearly and concisely communicate findings to senior management

 

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years post MBA-level (or 4-6 total without MBA) with experience at a top-tier consulting firm or corporate strategy function, as well as time spent within a technology start-up
  • Top-notch proficiency with various analytical tools; able to construct complex models with large amounts of data
  • Structured, logical, and creative thinking: the ability to dissect a problem using a critical approach and iteratively test solutions to challenges
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • International experience is an asset
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