Architect, Mobile Solutions at MTN Nigeria

Location: Nationwide
Division: Information Systems

Core Purpose of the Job

• Drives the engineering of blueprints and roadmaps for Sharepoint, Device Management, Document Management, Unified communications and Enterprise Portals & collaboration platforms
• Architectural lead for Enterprise Mobility & Portals architecture across the value chain.

Job Summary

• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business scorecard.
• Participate in the review of Business Processes to drive efficiency gains.
• Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviors and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Work with other team members to develop a comprehensive view of all aspects of Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions system architecture.
• Develop standards and guidelines for technical designing based on various business goals
• Undertake the development, maintenance, and governance of the SharePoint, Device Management, Document Management, Unified communications and Enterprise Portals & collaboration platforms Solutions architecture
• Recommend necessary changes in the existing Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions and work for its efficient functioning, revenue generation, and cost savings
• Ensure that Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions implementations are completed according to the architecture roadmap
• Define enterprise level systems architecture and direct the design and approach to deployment.
• Design scalable Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions architecture based on trend analysis of current usage, forecast, and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.
• Create, maintain, disseminate & validate application development guidelines & standards for all artefacts will facilitate the oversight standardization and future direction of all application development.
• Design the architectural landscape to accomplish cross system objectives and advantageous trade-offs across the ecosystem
• Ensure the alignment of Enterprise Architecture with the business strategy throughout the cycle of innovation, planning and delivery for Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions
• Chart roadmap of Enterprise Mobility & Portals Evolution, Emerging Technologies & trends.
• Evaluate developments in architecture in the local and international business environment and recommend value-adding improvements to MTNN’s application architecture roadmaps.
• Develop a high-level view of current and future state business and solution architecture for Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions that is well connected with business strategy.
• Provide leadership role by participating in Architecture Review conversations to help guide development of Enterprise Mobility & Portal solutions that are strategically aligned to the overall architecture vision.

Job Conditions:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Education

• First degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or related field
• Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• TOGAF certified for at least 12- 18 months

Experience