Manager: IT Architecture (OPCO Based) at MTN

Mission

Manager IT architecture will form a part of a highly skilled group of IT and management experts responsible for the Architecture of GlobalConnect global IT infrastructure and support other business units with the deployment and utilization of the assets. The role will be accountable for the IT blueprint, which includes the roadmap, selection technology, and solution architecture to address the needs of the business portfolios.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree (B Eng. / BSc Degree preferred), Master’s degree (advantageous).
• Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body as required for role.
• Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in Telecom domain in wide range of roles – Architecture, Delivery and Operations.
• Must have hands on experience in BSS and OSS Platforms – Salesforce(CRM, CPQ), Oracle ERP, Contract Management, Oracle ERP, Enterprise Integration Platforms, API Management Platforms, Service Activation and Provisioning Systems, Mediation and Billing, Service Assurance platforms
• Experience in revenue assurance and fraud management technologies and processes
• Must have experience in eTOM, SID and NGOSS Framework.
• Enterprise and solution Engineering experience
• Strong background in solution architecture preferably with leading telecom companies
• Knowledge of Telecom industry best practices, future trends, and design patterns
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous)
• Experience working in a medium to large organization

Competencies:

• Strategy Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
• Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication infrastructure industry regarding latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the MTN footprint
• Strong understanding of managed networks
• Strong analytical skills to be able to execute market analysis, competitor landscape reports and customer monitoring – Understanding the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape with a focus of emerging markets
• Demonstrated skills in Team Leadership
• Excellent Oral and Written Communications and Presentation Skills
• Must be self-motivated, analytical, detail oriented, organized and pursue excellence on all tasks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to solve problems using a creative and logical mind set

Head

• Executes tactical plans to achieve strategic requirements
• Has the mental agility to identify and solve relevant business challenges
• Executes and identifies opportunities for commercial innovation and continuous improvement

Heart

• Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow
• Is self-aware and supports team capability development through opportunity creation for realising potential
• Builds professional networks across teams through collaboration and co-operation

Hands

• Produces sustainable business results through ethical practices