General Manager, Value Added Services (VAS) - VAS Aggregator at Ringo Telecoms Limited

Job Purpose

• To drive the expansion, innovation, and performance of the VAS aggregator's product and partner ecosystem, ensuring delivery of high-impact services to MNO’s and direct consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead content acquisition, service design, and go-to-market strategy for VAS products (SMS, IVR services, USSD apps, OBD campaigns, Digital subscription packs, etc.).
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with mobile network operators across Nigeria.
• Negotiate content licensing and revenue-sharing agreements with content creators, studios, and digital media platforms.
• Oversee technical integration with mobile network operators (shortcodes, APIs, provisioning).
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all partner geographies.
• Analyze market trends and user data to optimize content mix and monetization models.
• Manage cross-functional teams including product, tech, operations, and customer service.
• Drive innovation in services like mobile gaming, infotainment, contests, quizzes, etc.
• Implement customer lifecycle and retention campaigns to reduce churn and increase service stickiness.

Key Requirements

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Telecom fields, Business, Media etc.
• 8+ years in VAS or digital content services, preferably with telecoms or VAS aggregator experience.
• Proven track record in managing VAS P&L, content deals, and telecom relationships
• Strong understanding of VAS technologies (IVR, SMS, USSD, WAP, OTT, DCB) and monetization strategies.
• Experience managing VAS platforms, content CMS, and subscription engines.