Manager, Value Added Service Planning at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Value Added Service Planning

Job: IRC4460
Location: Abuja, NG

Job Summary

• Contribute to the planning and optimisation of EMTS's core network systems and platforms to support Value Added Services and ensure compatibility and integration with EMTS's existing infrastructure.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Provide input in translating EMTS Business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the Value Added Services team.
• Review the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

Operational:

• Develop the plan of a VAS system architecture that is best suited for the implementation of defined Value Added Services.
• Design and plan the implementation and evolution of Value Added Services e.g. messaging (Voice, Mail and SMS), Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS, multimedia products etc.
• Ensure that EMTS VAS platform design is in line with accepted standards for GSM network design.
• Coordinate the unit's activities and ensure compliance with the organisation's operating policies, controls and procedures.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Head, Core and VAS.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience with experience in supervisory role as an advantage.

Knowledge:

• Technology Management
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Network Virtualization Technology

Skills:

• Teaming
• Problem Solving
• Delegation/Supervisory
• Behavior:
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.