Manager, Value Added Service Planning at 9Mobile

Job Summary        

• Contribute to the planning and optimisation of EMTS's core network systems and platforms to support Value Added Services and ensure compatibility and integration with EMTS's existing infrastructure.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Provide input in translating EMTS Business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the Value Added Services team.
• Review the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

Operational:

• Develop the plan of a VAS system architecture that is best suited for the implementation of defined Value Added Services.
• Design and plan the implementation and evolution of Value Added Services e.g. messaging (Voice, Mail and SMS), Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS, multimedia products etc.
• Ensure that EMTS VAS platform design is in line with accepted standards for GSM network design.
• Coordinate the unit's activities and ensure compliance with the organisation's operating policies, controls and procedures.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Head, Core and VAS.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering 
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience with experience in supervisory role as an advantage.

Knowledge:

• Technology Management
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Network Virtualization Technology

Skills:

• Teaming
• Problem Solving
• Delegation/Supervisory
• Behavior
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus.