Senior Manager - Civil Generators Security Technology Information at MTN

Job Description
Strategic Input

• Provide input into the Technology Operations department
• Develop the operational plan for the implementation,/maintenance/operations of all civil, generators and security components for sites and self build transmission
• Ensure to be kept abreast on best practices for civil, generator and security implementations on active and passive components
• Drive the implementation of best practices to ensure the network is performing optimally.

Solutions delivery

• Drive the implementation/maintenance/operation of civil, generators and security into the network within the appropriate timeframe meeting business requirements, through the MNS/Tower vendors
• Oversee the management of all changes/upgrades and commissioning projects
• Facilitate tender procedures and negotiate contracts at a high level
• Lead the resources responsible for the implementation/maintenance operations of the civil, generators and security aspects of the network,
• Drive the compliance with regulatory requirements along with relevant environmental
• Manage main suppliers and contractors to ensure quality standards to achieve project and ongoing business requirements
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and practice
• Ensure suitable risk management practices are in place

Operational Delivery

• Ensure appropriate resources and processes are in place to manage the operational requirements for generators – fuelling, repairs, services etc
• Identify new opportunities for operational efficiency and eliminate processes or activities that are not adding value
• Ensure civil, generators and security services capacity is available to meet planned growth requirements (in conjunction with Access & Core Implementation)
• Ensure appropriate resources are in place to oversee the planning, design, implementation, management, maintenance and support.
• Ensure security of sites are maintained, improved and upgraded

Governance and Control

• Strictly follow and ensure team and vendor compliance of relevant policies and procedures
• Ensure effective SLA strategies are in place to support the business and vendor compliance
• Implement proper controls and processes to minimise revenue leakage
• Ensure proper project controls are in place to manage financial and operational risks across the business
• Appropriate implementation of DoA
• Ensure the governance and the fulfilment of managed service deliverables across South Africa by all vendors on a national level.

Communication and co-ordination

• Resolve roadblocks as necessary for effective and timely implementation/maintenance/Operations of security and generators
• Summarise and report on progress and issues relating to implementation/maintenance/operations of civil, generators and security
• Maintain good relationships with the vendors/3rd party contractors
• Interface with all relevant MTN’s regions to address civil, generators and security issues, whenever necessary
• Keep abreast with National regulations and influence new Provincial policies and procedures in the best interest of MTN
• Monitor national database for abnormal trends and take corrective action
• Control good working relations with all contractors and other departments
• Ensure that all targets and deadlines set are met through daily communication with Regional Heads and Vendors
• Ensure all requests for quotes and works authorisations are raised with the Contractor/s

Financial Management

• Forecast, plan, develop and review transport network operations budgets in line with MTN SA financial requirements
• Ensure transport network operations budgets are optimised
• Manage transport network operations expenditure in line with agreed budgets
• Identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure
• Manage budgeting and preparing of tenders

People Leadership and Organisational Capability Building

• Lead, develop and coach the Managed Network Services Operations team
• Act as an ambassador and role model for the Technology team by living the brand values and vital behaviors
• Make environment the best place to work
• Improve the employee engagement through the GCA/sentimeter
• Ensure the attraction, development and retention of Planning and Engineering talent
• Build a professional and differentiated Planning and Engineering team
• Ensure a culture of continuous evaluation and improvement
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability and consequence management

Qualifications
Education:

• 4-year tertiary degree
• MBA or Masters advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ telecoms experience including:
• Manager track record of 5 years or more in technical environment
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies, advantageous
• Contract managing of vendors/3rd parties in terms of payments, adherence and overall management of contract
• Active and passive implementation