Ecosystems Lead (Platform & Services) Lagos

Venco is an all-in-one community management platform powering billing, utilities, payments, and access control across approximately 600 residential communities in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Ecosystems Lead (Platform & Services) Freejob posting

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Head, Platform & Services

Start Date: Immediate The Role

We're looking for a strategic, relationship-driven Ecosystems Lead to identify, build, and manage the external partnerships that extend Venco's platform. You'll own the full partner lifecycle from sourcing and negotiation through technical integration and ongoing performance management and work closely with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to turn partnerships into real value for our users.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a partnership strategy aligned with Venco's business goals Identify, evaluate, and conduct due diligence on potential partners

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective partners Negotiate partnership agreements and terms of collaboration Act as the primary point of contact for partners

Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure smooth, secure API integrations Ensure partner integrations meet Venco's standards for security, performance, and user experience

Continuously scout new partnership opportunities and emerging PropTech trends Propose and drive initiatives that strengthen Venco's value proposition

Define KPIs for partner integrations and track them consistently Report regularly on ecosystem health and partner contribution Flag and resolve issues, and identify improvement opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Align ecosystem strategy with Product, Marketing, and  Sales Gather partner-service feedback with the Customer Experience team Represent the partner/ecosystem perspective in product roadmap discussions

Key Success Metrics

Success Metric

Target / Indicator

Partner acquisition

Number of new, revenue-generating partnerships signed per quarter

Integration velocity

Average time from signed agreement to live integration

Integration reliability

Uptime / SLA adherence across active partner integrations

Ecosystem revenue contribution

Revenue or cost savings attributable to partner services

Partner satisfaction

Partner NPS / satisfaction score from periodic reviews

User adoption

Household/user adoption rate of partner-enabled features

Portfolio health

% of partnerships meeting or exceeding agreed KPIs

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA a plus) 7+ years in partnership management, business development, or a similar role Demonstrated success building and managing strategic partnerships at a technology company Experience in PropTech, real estate, or a related industry is an advantage

Strong business development and relationship management skills Working understanding of API integrations and technical partnerships Excellent negotiation and communication skills Strategic thinker with a track record of building mutually beneficial partnerships Comfortable managing multiple partnerships and projects at once Data-driven approach to decisions and performance evaluation Strong cross-cultural understanding and a genuinely Pan-African mindset Familiarity with the African tech ecosystem and market dynamics Working knowledge of contract law and partnership agreements Familiarity with project management methodologies AI fluency — comfortable using AI tools to drive productivity, insight, and decision-making

N800,000 - N1,000,000 monthly, commensurate with experience — plus a competitive benefits package. Application Closing Date

30th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cv and cover letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Ecosystem Lead" as the subject of the mail.