Career Opportunities at MTN Nigeria

Job Description    

• To plan and optimise the transmission network of MTN (especially the Core transmission-Metro, backbone & switch) within the specified region.
• Support in the expansion of network capacity ensuring it takes place on schedule and as planned.
• Ensure optimal capacity utilization and transmission asset optimization
• Plan  and design core transmission network capacity for mobile traffic  and Enterprise services
• Plan and design network protection on critical transmission links
• Ensure adequacy of redundancy of critical transmission network elements
• Monitor capacity utilization and proactively release expansion plans for links approaching  set threshold
• Provide detailed network diagram depicting the current status of the core transmission network
• Plan  packet synchronization, DCN and QoS mapping  for MTN Converged Transport Network
• Build and maintain a good relationship between all networks related sections, customers and product suppliers.
• Ensure value is created by optimising business projects/activities
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition:   

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

Requirements
Education:

• A first Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Fluent in English Language

Experience:

• At least 3 years work experience, especially in Telecoms industry, including:
• A good working knowledge of network transmission capacity planning, optimization and expansion for mobile and enterprise services backhaul using various multivendor network management systems such as Huawei/U2000, Nokia/SAM5620, ZTE/Net-Nueman, Coriant/Tellabs INM).
• Experience in routing/switching technologies and services planning based on the following protocols: IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, Layer2/Layer3 VPNs etc.
• Sound working knowledge of Transport technologies (Carrier Ethernet, SDH, OTN, and DWDM), link protection schemes (LAG, MSTP, APS, SNCP, ERP) and network synchronization planning.
• Skillful in the use of Microsoft office tool (word, excel, project and power-point) for data analysis, reporting and presentation purposes.

Training:

• IP Savvy
• Specific Equipment Training (Nokia Service Router Series, Huawei OSN series, NE40E series, CX router series, Tellabs 8600 series , ZTE ZXONE 9700 etc)
• Optical Network Planning

Minimum Qualification

• BEng, BTech, HND or BSc

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Job Description

• Collaborate with the Programme Director and other stakeholders to translate aspirations/problems into solutions, initiatives and projects
• Develop content for relevant transformation initiatives and manage third-party consultants supporting the transformation effort
• Drive increase in Shareholder return by ensuring that Ignite – Back to Glory initiatives are aligned to achieve all elements on the business score card. (E.g. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Contribute to the evaluation of financials and business case for relevant initiatives
• Financial modelling; work with multiple sources of (often finance-related and non-related) data, integrating fact-bases and assumptions in order to develop complex financial and operational models
• Champion project and change management disciplines and provide the processes, structures, and tools for implementation across the transformation.
• Lead content development for initiatives and projects which are required to be incubated by the transformation office
• Lead diagnostics and problem solving workshops, applying economic/business principles and recognizing intricacies of complex problems to develop innovative solutions driven or supported by data
• Maintain rigorous analytical and data synthesis skills; in particular develop decision support models to guide strategy and key operational decisions.
• Proactively identify and appropriately frame projects in response to market/industry dynamics, business unit priorities, and enterprise-wide priorities.
• Articulate project scope, delivery requirement, business case requirements and implementation milestones
• Evaluate successes and failures of internal consulting initiatives through rigorous post-implementation evaluation
• Produce project teams' deliverables - market profiles/assessments, presentations, business plans, etc.
• Translate teams' discussions and decisions into effective presentations (tailored to audience and purpose).
• Keep the Programme Director informed of progress and issues and present transformation updates during key stakeholder meetings.
• Serve MTNN’s customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including achievement of MTNN NPS targets.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders and incorporate in further detailing of strategic content
• Manage a portfolio of multiple projects across Divisions.
• Build relationships and networks as well as facilitate collaboration with organization’s internal and external experts related to transformation initiatives
• Lead the development and implementation of playbooks to embed and sustain transformation
• Ensure that internal stakeholders are kept informed of the progress of the TO in achieving business targets.
• Develop a highly capable internal consulting team within the Transformation Office that provides critical thinking
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Support the identification, evaluation and tracking the development needs and performance of staff within the TO, providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.
• Coach and mentor others within the TO team to ensure capacity-building.

Job Condition:

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

Experience & Training
Education:

•  Fluent in English
• A first degree in a related field
• Possession of Project Management certification or an MBA is advantageous

Experience:
10 years work experience which includes:

• Management track record of 3 years or more
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a global/multinational management consultancy (understanding emerging markets)
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Excel (VBA preferred; ability with pivot tables, arrays, and nested-formulas strongly desired), Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• Experience working on business transformation projects
• Creating strategy documents to address business problems
• Simultaneously managing multiple projects within a program

Minimum Qualification
BA, BEd, BSc or HND.

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Job Description

• To provide high availability of the MTN Nigeria Packet Data Network through effective operation, proactive and reactive maintenance of the Packet Core and network service infrastructure to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Maintain standards for Mobile Data Network access control and auditing, providing optimization and cost effective input to the Mobile Data Network design.
• Develop optimal and cost-effective Mobile Data Network strategy for MTNN, ensuring Mobile Data projects match marketing and sales requirements.
• Analyze and provide information on bandwidth usage, user application/experience and critical upgrades on the Mobile Data Network.
• Monitor adherence to processes and procedures to ensure conformance to best practices, thereby identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Coordinate the implementation of Mobile Data Network planning functions to achieve the quality and key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as marketing and sales targets defined by the business
• Coordinate vendor-related emergency maintenance on Mobile Data Network.
• Oversee constant tracking, monitoring and resolving of faults on the Mobile/Fixed Data Network.
• Oversee proper implementation of change requests and planned work.
• Manage network performance, bandwidth usage and configuration, ensuring conformance with set KPIs.
• Understand the telecommunication industry local trends and developments, thereby assessing the impact on MTN’s current and future business.
• Monitor performance statistics and generate weekly reports, providing monthly and quarterly progress updates on Mobile Data projects.
• Ensure value is created from Customer engagement & Operations:
• Support relevant units to develop the required contractual documents for Mobile Data projects, ensuring Mobile Data projects are implemented in accordance with the agreed plan and strategy.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition

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

Requirements, Experience & Training
Education:

• Fluent in English
• First degree in Electrical/ Electronics or Computer Engineering
• UNIX Certification
• Ericsson Certification/Training

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience in Ericsson Evolved Packet Core/Switched and MPBN Networks; Protocols, Devices and Certifications
• Experience in a GSM environment preferably in a high-level support role in the Core Network.
• Experience in support of a multi-vendor Mobile Data Network and Enterprise environment.
• Experience in WAP Gateways (MSP), DNSes, Radius (AAA), PCRF (SAPC), HSS Service Nodes.
• Experience working on complex, commercially sensitive Mobile Data Network projects (e.g. technology evaluations/integration, due diligence, etc)
• Experience in UNIX/Linux Systems, SGSN/MME, GGSN/EPG/PGW/SGW, DPI/SACC, Standards and Technologies

Training:

• Advanced MPBN Training
• Advanced GGSN/SGSN Training
• Advanced UNIX Training
• Mobile/Fixed Data Network Vendor-related Courses ( SAPC, PCrF, MSP, Radius, AAA)

Minimum qualification:

• B.Eng, B.Tech or HND.