Senior Manager, Radio Access Implementation at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Radio Access Implementation

Location: Lagos
Division: Network Group

Core Purpose of the Job

• To manage the implementation of all and existing TX and BTS upgrade

Job Summary

• Review business and operations requirements for National Implementation Dept. in respect of and contribute to the development of the budget for TX/BTS Upgrade operations and services, as well as monitor related budget in line with business plan and departmental goals and targets.
• Evaluate existing network deployment and construction technologies, products and methodologies, enhancing and sustaining MTNN’s competitive advantage as a low cost network rollout organisation.
• Conduct regular review of the network deployment to guarantee timely installation and commission and resolve and escalate issues affecting project roll out of TX and BTS upgrades.
• Oversee the rollout of MTN TX and BTS upgrade, taking overall responsibility for maintenance of accurate site upgrade records and progress reports.
• Track, monitor and control all stages of TX and BTS Upgrades, ensuring the upgrades are kept within scope, within budget, of expected quality and risks mitigated and related contracts are administered effectively.
• Interface with site build contractors, vendors and local suppliers and carry out random checks to audit compliance with issued network deployment specifications.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value.
• Collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support strategy development and process optimization initiatives.

Education

• A first degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Engineering
• MBA degree is an advantage
• Professional qualification from accredited engineering institutions

Experience

• 10 years applicable business experience which include:
• Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Experience in setting up performance criteria to drive staff efficiencies
• Experience in GSM Radio technologies
• Experience in setting up processes and procedures to enhance collaboration with ecosystem
• Experience including TX and BTS implementation
• Project Management experience within the Telecoms environment is desirable

Job Conditions

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

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Multiple applications are not allowed.