Manager/Senior Manager - Alliance Manager at Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

The Role

• Develop and execute partnership program according to Huawei cooperation policy and strategy.
• Establish sub-contractors selection criteria to source and evaluate partner sub-contractors.
• Gather qualification of suppliers and obtain the offer from suppliers, negotiate contract with suppliers.
• Manage, track sub-contractors’ performance according to SLA/KPI requirements, periodically meeting with sub-contractors to review sub-contractors' performance and contracts.
• Establish partner relationship with sub-contracts and coordinate with Service team, procurement and cooperation department.
• Manage the payment process according to sub-contractors delivery status.Work in a cross functional organization in close coordination with relevant stakeholders to fulfill the designated task in PMO function/s in the assigned programs.
• Interact and communicate with customer as single point of contact for 3rd Party alliance function.
• Assist PMO leader/Director in implementation of Huawei’s IT projects-related contract framework, policies and procedures as laid down in contract and company processes.

Responsibilities

• 3rd Party contract negotiations, supplier selection, assessment and performance monitoring
• Work cross-functionally to establish processes and procedures that optimize deliverability
• Work with 3rd party partners to define value proposition that improve deliverability offering to clients
• On-boarding partners and execution of strategies to maximize the benefits for customer and Huawei
• Develop reporting dashboard, reports for the assigned function. Prepare reports as per defined intervals to all concerned stakeholders.
• Capture, implement improvement activities from time to time based on learnings, audits and industry practices.
• Assist PMO leader/Director in translating IT Governance and alliance strategy and plans into specific improvement programs/ projects/ operations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the PMO Leader/Director
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the unit’s activities.
• Attend team/departmental/customer meetings as required. Make meeting notes and action tracker

Requirements/Experience

• Minimum Eight years (8-15 Years) relevant experience in Supplier management, Commercial SCM function in IT /Telecom industry (preferred)
• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/IT, Business Management or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience of working within a structured project management framework
• Good understanding of industry landscape and industry contacts in Nigeria/Africa/Global.
• PMP Certified, Prince 2 Certified (desirable).