Vice President, Software Development

About this role

Vice President, Software Development at NewGlobe in Lagos. You will own the software engineering function, lead the move to AI-native engineering, and be accountable for delivery. The role is based in Lagos and reports to the Chief Technology Officer, working with Lagos and peer leadership.

What you would do

• Own the software engineering function end to end, including delivery teams and cross-cutting capabilities, and ensure collaboration on shared projects.
• Lead the transformation to an AI-native engineering organisation, setting strategy and a roadmap to raise AI maturity.
• Lead from the front, pair with engineers, and set the standard for AI-assisted development and agentic workflows.
• Turn QA and product design into scalable, factory-style capabilities that build and test with agents and systems.
• Manage the people and change aspects of the transition, addressing fears and energising the team.
• Deliver against programme and product commitments with a lean, high-leverage team while maintaining quality.

What they are asking for

• A proven track record leading software engineering teams, setting technical direction and delivering outcomes.
• Direct in-organisation experience implementing AI-native or agentic engineering adoption, with a clear journey and maturation progress.
• Hands-on technical credibility; continues to build and can pair with engineers, including using AI tooling.
• Experience guiding teams through technological change, including reskilling and managing resistance.
• Ability to turn functions into leverage by building tools and agents rather than increasing headcount.
• Willingness to operate lean and with urgency in a mission-driven, high-growth environment; based in Lagos or willing to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria.

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