Senior Manager, Network Core Performance at MTN Nigeria

Job description    

• Extract value from what we already have through divisional focused commercial activities such as: divisional business optimisation projects, contracts review and negotiation, capital/budget efficiency activities within division, etc.
• Innovation – identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., through stimulating new business opportunities, divisional products launched, division product/process innovation, structural changes within division, etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by influencing state/local legislations & policies, participating in local level industry think-tanks, building & extending national B-2-B and similar relationships, etc.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national and ecosystem through participation as a thought leader, executing local CSR projects, involvement in local industry non-ICT policy & think-tank activities etc.
• Divisional people leadership activities: coaching, staff development and motivation through intra staff coaching, employee networks mentorship/support, own division employee engagement projects, faculty roles, inter/intra talent mentorship, etc.
• Generic activities necessary for positive business outcomes such as: supporting recruitment, thought leadership as internal (interview/disciplinary) panel member, influencing next level leaders (e.g., at BPR) etc.

Job condition    

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• International and National travel

Experience:

10 years’ work experience which includes:
• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• 7 years’ experience in Core CS, Core PS, TXN  planning and/or Operations
• Above average knowledge and experience in all core domains- IP/MPLS/Core-CS/Core PS,
• Sound  understanding of call and data service architecture and service flow

Training:

• Core GSM/System planning and optimization
• Packet core planning and optimization
• Signaling protocols
• Core /IP/TXN Network performance and statistics
• Vendor and experts management

Minimum qualification    

• BSc