Architect, ICT & Digital at MTN Nigeria

Job Description    

• Architectural lead for ICT & Digital Solutions & Platforms architecture across the value chain.
• Drives the solutioning of blueprints and roadmaps for ICT & Digital basedplatforms e.g. Cloud, Video, IOT etc
• Develop the long term ICT & Digital Solutions strategic plans and implement them
• Develop standards and guidelines for technical designing based on various business goals
• Undertake the development, maintenance, and governance of the ICT & Digital Solutions architecture
• Recommend necessary changes in the existing ICT & Digital application and work for its efficient functioning, revenue generation, and cost savings
• Ensure that ICT & Digital services implementations are completed according to the architecture roadmap
• Define enterprise level systems architecture and direct the design and approach to deployment.
• Design scalable applications architecture based on trend analysis of current usage and forecast and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.
• Create, maintain, disseminate & validate application development guidelines & standards for all artifacts 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 ICT & Digital Solutions Chart roadmap of Technology Infrastructure, 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 ICT & Digital Systems that is well connected with business strategy.
• Develop and demonstrate subject matter expertise in various areas such as ICT & Digital, Cloud Computing, Systems Integration
• Provide leadership role by participating in Architecture
• Review conversations to help guide development of ICT & Digital systems solutions that are strategically aligned to the overall architecture vision.
• Work with other team members to develop a comprehensive view of all aspects of ICT & Digital system architecture.

Job Condition    

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

Experience & Training    

• A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or related field from a reputable institution. Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• TOGAF certified for at least 12- 18 months
• Minimum of Six (6) years’ work experience of which: 5years Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) experience 4 years’ experience integrating applications and technology in a complex environment.
• Good working knowledge of EA frameworks, NGOSS Practicable Telco 2.0 experience API & Digital platform experience. Business Process re- engineering and management experience. In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability & Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture & Roadmaps In depth proven experience in digital (IOT, CLOUD, SMAC) and how theydrive the digital agenda.
• Training: Emerging Enterprise Architectures Telco 2.0 Enterprise 2.0 NGOSS