Head, POS Hardware & Repair

1. POS Hardware Quality Assurance & Design Strategy

• Manufacturer Liaison: Serve as the main technical point of contact with all POS hardware manufacturers.
• Design Adherence & Vetting: Rigorously review and audit manufacturer design specifications and component lists to ensure strict adherence to the company's recommended designs, quality standards, and use of robust, reliable components.
• Design for Serviceability (DFS): Proactively recommend specific design updates, modifications, and material changes to manufacturers that simplify repair processes, reduce component costs, and improve the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Component Reliability: Evaluate and approve critical hardware components (e.g., batteries, screens, printers) based on reliability data, failure rates, and long-term supply stability.
• Failure Analysis: Partner with Engineering/Data teams to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring hardware failures and translate these findings into concrete, mandatory design improvements for manufacturers.

2. Local Market Adaptation & Relevance (Nigeria Focus)

• Market Insight: Maintain deep, continuous awareness of the operational reality, environmental conditions, and logistical challenges specific to the Nigerian market.
• Design Recommendation: Translate local environmental and usage data (e.g., power fluctuations, dust, handling) into practical design requirements (e.g., ruggedization, better component protection) for manufacturers.
• Spare Part Management: Define and validate the list of required spare parts that must be provided by the manufacturer, ensuring they are the most critical and highest-failure-rate components suitable for the local repair environment.

3. POS Repair Operations Oversight

• Repair Strategy: Define the strategy and operational model for all POS device repair operations, including internal repair centers and outsourced service providers.
• Performance Management: Manage and monitor the performance of the repair function against key metrics, focusing intensely on reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and improving the First-Time Fix Rate.
• Process Standardization: Develop and enforce standardized repair procedures, diagnostics, and quality control (QC) protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality repair outputs across all channels.
• Tooling & Training: Approve and oversee the technical training and certification of all repair technicians and ensure they have the necessary diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Repair Data Reporting: Establish a robust reporting structure for tracking component failure rates, repair costs, and inventory of parts used in repair to inform future design changes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, quality control, technical operations, or product service management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of embedded systems, circuit board components, electronic repair methodologies, and diagnostic tools, particularly within the POS, terminal, or embedded payment device space.
• Manufacturer Management: Proven track record of successfully managing technical relationships with international hardware manufacturers, including design review and quality auditing processes.
• Operational Acumen: Experience managing complex repair/service operations, with a strong focus on KPIs like MTTR, Cost-of-Repair, and Failure Rate analysis.
• Market Knowledge (Highly Preferred): Direct experience with hardware deployment and service operations in the Nigerian or similar emerging markets, understanding the unique environmental and logistical constraints.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, technical communication, and analytical skills.