Manager, Quality Assurance at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• Lead, coordinate and supervise the planning and execution of quality assurance activities of the Information Technology.
• To lead and supervise the implementation of IT governance structures, execution of audit, quality and controls framework
• Value created through optimum Assets (Network/Platform/Technology capacity) management & operations
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) implementation activities within the IS group.
• Liaise with QA personnel to ensure that Quality Assurance processes are implemented and adhered to within the IS group
• Prepare and evaluate QA reports and make recommendations for best practice, and facilitate he identification of solutions subject to approval of Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Manager.
• Update QA review work programs/ checklists promptly, frequently and appropriately for the various processes and activities within the IS function.
• Review and approve the QA assessment reports of QA personnel.
• Review the recommendations of the internal audit function as they relate to IS policies, standards and guidelines.
• Support the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations that affect ISG.
• Work with the testing function to ensure that appropriate testing techniques are employed.
• Develop work plan for ensuring quality in ISG, and agree this with unit heads.
• Liaise with all stakeholders in respect of the QA standards and best practices.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
• Drive Knowledge Management and Best Practice Sharing within own Unit/Department/Division/Enterprise-wide as required.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Experience & Training    

Requirements
Education:

• First degree in the IT related field
• Fluent in English
• Professional Certification (CISA, SQA certificate, SIGMA).
• In addition, certification in combination of the followings: ISO 9001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CGEIT, CRISC, COBIT Implementer/Assessor, CISSP, CISM will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 6 - 13 years of experience in an area of specialisation
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience within any of the following industries with a large organization: Banking, FCMG, Telecoms or Technology Consulting with high level experience in implementing governance structures, audit, IT quality and controls framework
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervising/managing others
• Experience in Information systems audit or a similar role
• Experience in information and communication technology (ICT)
• Experience of business and technical risk assessment, controls design and testing for various Information Services systems and processes
• Working experience in Cloud technologies/environments, Product development/Systems engineering, ERPs and IT operations
• Experience working and collaborating with senior organizational stakeholders to achieve over-arching IT objectives.

Minimum Qualification

• BA, BEd, B.Sc, B.Tech or HND