Manager, Site Acquisition (SAQ) at IHS Towers

Job Description

As the Manager, SAQ, you will be responsible for overseeing the activities of the Site Acquisition functions in the location assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all SAQ activities from site allocation to ITP issuance and provide support through the lifecycle from site-build to final acceptance.
• Provide inputs to Legal and Community Relations to facilitate discussions with landlords.
• Support efforts geared towards reducing Opex and Capex spends around SAQ.
• Develop and implement tools and practices for SAQ reporting.
• Determine and apply quality control standards to SAQ activities.
• Assess risks to SAQ activities.
• Liaise with relevant functions across the business to enable accurate and robust monitoring of the SAQ budget against project plans.
• Ensure processes for notification and/ or escalation are in place to report on both underspend and potential overspend.
• Track, monitor, and report benefits realization against planned SAQ targets.
• Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that may arise.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Senior Manager, Site Acquisition (SAQ)on all matters pertaining to the unit’s activities.
• Manage relationships with partners/ vendors.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Site Acquisition (SAQ)

Functional:

• Site Acquisition
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Project Management
• Planning & Budgeting
• Technical Site Survey
• Negotiation Skills
• Contract Management

Behavioural:

• Analytical Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Real Estate, and/, or related discipline.
• Relevant Specialist Master’s/ MBA/ professional certifications e.g. PMP or PRINCE2 will be an asset.
• +10 years’ cognate experience.