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Engineering Manager

eRecruiter  •  Lagos, NG (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


Our client is a leading digital media company. They are looking to hire an
Engineering Manager
role responsible for overseeing all technical operations across broadcast engineering, digital platforms, OTT services, transmission systems, and emerging digital media technologies.
This individual will drive the company’s technical strategy, ensure operational excellence across transmission and digital platforms, and lead the engineering team in delivering
innovative, reliable, and scalable technology solutions to support the company’s content
distribution and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
a .Strategic Leadership & Planning
● Develop and implement the company’s engineering and technology strategy aligned with business goals.
● Lead long-term planning for broadcast, OTT, and digital media infrastructure.
● Advise senior management on emerging technologies (AI in media, cloud encoding, streaming technology, digital content protection, etc.).
● Oversee engineering budget planning, cost optimization, and vendor management.
b
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Broadcast Engineering & Transmission Operations
● Manage end-to-end broadcast engineering operations including play-out automation, satellite uplink/downlink, RF systems, and studio engineering.
● Ensure 24/7 uptime and reliability of on-air broadcast systems (TV channels, radio channels, studios, and transmission sites).
● Oversee preventive maintenance, system upgrades, redundancy planning, and disaster recovery for broadcast infrastructure.
● Ensure compliance with national/regional broadcast regulations and technical standards.
c. Digital Media, OTT & New Media Technologies
● Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of OTT platforms (live streaming, VOD, content delivery networks, app platforms).
● Drive innovation across digital content workflows, digital asset management, cloud storage, transcoding/encoding, and content security (DRM, watermarking).
● Work closely with product, content, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration across digital platforms (web, mobile apps, smart TV apps).
● Ensure high platform availability, low latency, and high-quality user experience across digital channels.
d. Team Leadership & People Management
● Lead and mentor engineering teams across broadcast operations, IT systems, digital platform engineering, and technical support.
● Build a high-performing engineering culture with clear KPIs, accountability, and continuous learning.
● Champion a collaborative work environment between engineering and other departments (Editorial, Production, Digital, Commercial, etc.).
e. IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
● Oversee IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage
● Implement industry best practices for data protection, backup, and IT governance.
● Ensure full system redundancy and disaster recovery across mission-critical broadcast and digital systems.
F. Project Management & Technical Implementation
● Lead technical projects including studio upgrades, OTT platform deployment, broadcast automation upgrades, and new channel launches.
● Prepare and review technical RFPs, vendor proposals, and contracts.
● Ensure timely execution of projects within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Broadcast Technology, Electronics, or related field.
● Minimum 15 years’ experience in Media IT, broadcast engineering, or digital media technology with at least 7 years’ experience leading an engineering or IT department in a broadcast media or digital media organization.
● Strong knowledge of satellite transmission, RF systems, DSNG, teleport operations.
● Proven expertise in OTT platforms, CDN architecture, video streaming protocols, cloud platforms, and digital content pipelines.
Key Competencies & Skills
● Strong leadership and people management skills.
● Excellent problem-solving and crisis management abilities.
● Ability to handle high-pressure situations in broadcast and digital operations.
● Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
● Strategic thinker with hands-on technical capability.
● Innovative mindset with a passion for emerging media technologies.
Performance Indicators
● Broadcast and digital platform uptime.
● Successful delivery of technical projects within budget/time.
● Reduction in downtime, failures, and redundancy gaps.
● Engineering team performance, retention, and skill development.
● Efficient budget utilization and vendor cost optimization.
● Continuous improvement and technology innovation initiatives.
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Consulting & Advisory
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51-200 employees
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Ikeja, NG
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2012
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