Senior Manager: Wallet and Core Systems Architecture and Delivery at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

Purposes of the role is to drive the Fintech technology strategy, architecture and delivery of Wallet, Payments, and Core Fintech Systems. Provide leadership for implementation of Wallet, Payments, and Core Fintech Systems platforms, products and services.  Provide strategic input to planning, development, and implementation of tech strategy and architecture services. The role ensures there is alignment of technology strategy & architecture with Group Finco’s strategic objectives of Wallet, Payments, and Core Fintech Systems. It also ensures the management of strategic, cross-divisional initiatives and budget reporting for Wallet, Payments, and Core Fintech Systems.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree with Honours (B Eng. / BSc Computing, IT, Degree Preferred)
• Master’s in business administration/ relevant Master’s degree is advantageous
• Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body as required for role e.g TOGAF

Experience:

• 5 years relevant industry experience Payments, digital, fintech, telecommunication
• Experience with Wallet and Payments Systems
• Experience in Integration & Orchestration, Functional Architecture Design, Technical Solution Design.
• Experience in Business Analysis, Risk & Quality Management.
• Proficient in Software Engineering.

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge:

• IT architecture and project management
• IT service operations, systems maintenance and operational reporting
• Implementation, tracking, monitoring and compliance of operational projects
• Vendor sourcing and delivery
• Business continuity planning
• Structuring of contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• IT systems capability and capacity
• IT systems architecture quality and performance
• Digital systems delivery and enhancement
• IT systems strategies and roadmaps

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Analytics and Interpretation
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Agility
• Digital mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Financial and Numerical
• Project Management
• People Management
• Presentation

Behavioural Qualities

• Complete Accountability
• Courage
• Relational