Manager: Passive and Data Centre Infrastructure at MTN

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's) 1/2
The Manager Passive and DC Infrastructure will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• Deliver passive and DC infrastructure technical expertise and governance for the technology category as well as functional expertise to support local OpCos as required
• Execute upon passive and DC infrastructure strategies to use the MTN Network more efficiently, through the deployment of fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure.
• Compile and regularly update all technology passive and DC infrastructure specifications and guidelines ensuring that all cost is optimised and that this infrastructure is future proofed in line with MTN network vision.
• Lead execution of all related asset category technology RFP’s, build projects and due diligence including business case development
• Identify and implement sustainable technology change across the passive and DC infrastructure portfolio to further aid MTN in the achievement of parallel climate sustainability and ensure readiness to support new technologies
• Support on portfolio special projects e.g., passive and DC infrastructure demand forecast, business case definition
• Conduct Technology benchmarking and audits to ensure compliance to all infrastructure standards.
• Create passive and DC infrastructure technical standards, policy, architecture and best practice
• Audit, analyse and review OPCO’s Network service requirements and use such information to determine infrastructure key optimisation areas as well as possible problem areas.
• Conduct needs-based analysis studies on what is required from a Network infrastructural basis.
• Ascertain the optimum equipment configuration of new passive infrastructure sites and data centres
• Collaborate with Network and Application Architects to ascertain technical specifications required to capacitate the network and ensure that these align with various architectural aspects.
• Review and approve OPCO solution designs for infrastructural aspects of projects.
• Establish and maintain long term passive and DC infrastructure technical plans across the portfolio and for each operating company
• Drive network passive and DC technology evolution to reduce cost of ownership and improve performance according to business needs
• Verify the technical integrity of both existing Infrastructure, as well as future anticipated technology Infrastructure.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for all technology infrastructure related topics.
• Introduce technological infrastructure innovations to differentiate MTN against competitors.
• Manage all Group approved vendors for Infrastructure
• Work with Group Procurement in the selection of Group Approved Infrastructure suppliers.
• Manage the relationship with all Group approved Infrastructure vendors
• Provide insights into cost, quality and technology related to all infrastructure.
• Provide in depth reports relating to Technology infrastructure, that enable relevant stakeholders to make business decisions, track progress against plans and highlight costs.
• Consistently engage with impacted stakeholders to ensure that all business requirements are incorporated into technology infrastructure.
• Key Deliverables

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's) 2/2

• Group Technology Infrastructure strategy and guidelines communicated to all OPCOs
• Tracking of all OPCOs Infrastructure delivery versus existing plans
• Efficiency in Cost Containment and Process Refinement
• Passive and DC site infrastructure technical expertise and governance
• Passive infrastructure and datacentre technology RFP’s, build projects and due diligence including business case development
• Long term technology passive and DC infrastructure technical performance improvement and optimization plan for each operating company
• Sustainable passive and DC infrastructure technology catalogue and implementation plan
• MTN passive infrastructure and datacentre technical policy, standards and guidelines based on industry best practices
• Passive infrastructure and DC demand modelling forecasting and special projects
• Performance and utilisation benchmark reports
• Technology risk assessment reports and improvement/evolution plans
• 3rd party vendor management
• Role Dependencies
• Active support from the Group CTIO, Executive: Network Design and Planning, General Manager Core, Infrastructure and Data Centres and Senior Manager: Facilities and Infrastructure, Network Operations MTN Group Human Resources
• Inputs/support and collaboration from in-country network data centre, passive infrastructure and technology teams and C-suite/ executives
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
• Understanding of the respective OpCo technology, business and regulatory contexts
• Interdepartmental collaborations (Commercial, Finance, Technical Divisions, regarding Business Requirements)
• Interface with System and Network Vendors
• Management of Procurement process of infrastructural goods purchased
• Alignment of MTN Network Design and Planning strategy and plans

Education:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree Electrical Engineering preferable (B. Engineering / B. Tech)
• Sc. Eng. (Telecommunications and DC Power/ Power systems) – advantageous
• Fluent in English

Expenience:

• Minimum 5 years passive and DC infrastructure design experience, coupled with supervising / managing others Proven track record in defining passive and DC infrastructure solution designs for networks
• Experience in working across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous)
• Experience working in a small to medium communication service provider or IT organisation

Competencies:

• Core technical infrastructure competencies and telco infrastructure acumen to manage the maturation of the MTN passive infrastructure and DC portfolio with proven track record
• Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication industry with regard to latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the MTN footprint
• Excellent interpersonal skills and business acumen
• Effectively manage people, processes and projects to maximize efficient work within the central datacentre function
• Innovation to improve value and efficiency
• Effective team management skills and the ability to coach, mentor and motivate a team of technical professionals
• Ability to identify key issues in a situation and to think creatively and strategically in facing internal and external challenges.
• Very strong oral and written communication
• Excellent public relations skills to be able to function across multiple business lines in a multicultural environment
• Exceptional networking skills to build professional relationships
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to efficiently manage partners, customers and colleagues
• Excellent structure and organisation skills
• Sound judgment, decision-making abilities and attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Power-Point
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good stakeholder management and relationship building
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute