Analyst - Innovation.Strategy and Innovation at MTN Nigeria

Job Identification: 1744
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Job Schedule: Full time
Reports To: Senior Manager Innovation
Division: Strategy and Innovation

Description

• Analyze and track relevant data based on well-articulated assumptions of progress against commitments of partnerships & new business Ventures to the bottom line.
• Draft monthly financial reports for partnerships & new venture entities in collaboration with the internal/group finance teams to ensure the financial health of a portfolio of strategic partnerships & ventures with accountability for quality status reports, analysis and timely advice and guidance to upper Management on future strategic plans.
• Support Innovation activities by generating compelling value propositions to achieve the unit’s objectives.
• Utilize project management disciplines for individual Project management and Program management across the strategy and innovation office
• Continuously review Initiatives, action plans, KPI’s and business plans for innovation. Highlight gaps to set objectives and deviations.
• Conduct monthly assessment, tracking and reporting of innovation Initiatives using the MTNN Ecosystem Partnership framework, assessment of competitive landscape, formulation of business case and defining target markets.
• Track progress of the Initiatives by Identifying, highlighting and reporting any issues that merit further investigation by the innovation team.
• Conduct research to support the activities of the Innovation team
• Support ideation activities with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze and report technology waves and customer insights related to content, multimedia and portal services
• Prepare and give business reviews to the Innovation team leadership regarding progress on/and impediments to achieving operational objectives.
• Provide prompt updates on actions, progress and issues around initiatives during internal and external stakeholder meetings, where required
• Support management of the Product & Services Steerco process
• Collaborate with Ecosystem Partnerships to achieve both business-impact and social-impact Initiatives
• Research, analyze and report on venture development plans while collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Develop good working relationships with relevant business units to achieve Initiatives within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with Ecosystem Partnerships to translate shared Visions into impactful Initiatives and Projects.
• Provide prompt updates on actions, progress and issues around Initiatives during internal and external stakeholder meetings, where required.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in any relevant discipline
• Possession of Project Management certification or an MBA is advantageous
• Fluent in English.

Experience:
3 - 7 years’ experience which includes:

• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding of emerging markets is advantageous)
• Proven project management or business analysis experience
• Strategic outlook and attention to detail
• High-performing individual with strong standing, credibility across organization and a natural internal network.
• Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to help others organize problem solving
• Excellent communication skills; strong networking and influencing skills
• Experience designing and making presentations
• Experience working with Tech/startup ecosystem on emerging technologies
• Knowledge of relevant software skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Wave).