Head, Active Networks & Engineering at NatCom Development & Investment Limited (Ntel)

NatCom Development & Investment Limited, trading as ntel, is licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide world-class telecommunications services. We are the Next Frontier of connectivity, real estate & infrastructure. Powered by Beam, Eden, Titan

We are Nigeria’s most revolutionary telecom company, delivering a 4G LTE Advanced network with lightning-fast call-connect times, crystal-clear Voice over LTE, and extraordinarily high internet speeds. Our mission is to redefine the nation’s telecommunications landscape by delivering cutting-edge technology, ensuring maximum coverage, and creating real value for our customers. We are guided by our LIVE principle — Leadership, Innovation, Value and Experience — empowering individuals and enterprises across Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Active Networks & Engineering

Locations: Lagos (with travel as required)  
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering Senior Manager

Job Summary

• The Head, Active Networks & Engineering is responsible for leading the planning, engineering, deployment, optimisation and evolution of NTEL’s Active Network infrastructure.
• The role provides strategic and operational leadership across Mobile Access, Fixed Wireless Access and Fixed Access Networks, ensuring that network investments support the Company’s commercial objectives, technology roadmap and long-term growth strategy.
• The role serves as the principal engineering authority for Active Networks within the Chief Technology & Innovation Office (CTIO), providing technical leadership across engineering teams, strategic programmes, technology partners and vendors.
• The position is accountable for engineering governance, network performance, technology evolution and the successful delivery of major network transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Active Network Engineering:

• Lead engineering activities across Mobile Access, Fixed Wireless Access and Fixed Access Networks.
• Oversee network planning, design, deployment, integration and optimisation activities.
• Approve engineering designs, implementation methodologies and technical documentation.
• Ensure engineering standards and best practices are consistently applied across all network deployments.
• Support the evolution of NTEL’s access network technologies.

Network Planning & Expansion:

• Develop network expansion and capacity plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead rollout planning for new sites, coverage expansion and service launches.
• Identify network bottlenecks and recommend expansion initiatives.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of network infrastructure and engineering resources.
• Support strategic planning for future network growth.

Strategic Programme Delivery Provide engineering leadership across strategic initiatives including:

• National Roaming Programme
• Project NOVA
• Air Fiber Expansion
• Fixed Network Expansion
• Enterprise Connectivity Solutions
• Future Network Technologies Responsibilities include:
• Technical solution validation
• Engineering approvals
• Design reviews
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Acceptance testing
• Deployment governance

IP & Wholesale Network Integration:

• Provide engineering oversight for the integration of Active Networks with NTEL’s Carrier IP and Transport Network.
• Work closely with the Manager, IP & Datacom Networks to deliver scalable Layer 2 wholesale services and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Ensure Active Network designs support current and future broadband, wholesale and enterprise service requirements.
• Support the engineering integration of Data Centres, Internet Transit and Carrier Ethernet services with the Active Network.

Network Performance & Optimisation:

• Drive continuous improvement of network quality, customer experience and engineering performance.
• Lead network optimisation initiatives to improve coverage, capacity, accessibility, retainability and throughput.
• Oversee feature implementation, network benchmarking and performance improvement programmes.
• Review network KPIs and implement engineering actions to achieve agreed service targets.
• Promote engineering best practices through proactive performance analysis and continuous optimisation.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage technical relationships with equipment vendors, technology partners and system integrators.
• Review technical proposals and engineering solutions.
• Support technical evaluations, acceptance testing and solution validation.
• Monitor vendor technical performance and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface between NTEL and strategic technology partners.

Technology Standards & Governance:

• Establish engineering standards, policies and design principles.
• Develop and maintain network engineering guidelines and documentation.
• Review technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering governance and industry best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in engineering quality and delivery.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor and develop engineering managers, specialists and project teams.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify capability gaps and develop technical succession plans.
• Promote innovation, knowledge sharing and engineering best practices.
• Foster collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Commercial and Enterprise teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in telecommunications engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, deploying and optimising carrier-grade mobile and fixed access networks.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and strategic transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of mobile, broadband and wholesale telecommunications networks.

Technical Competencies:

• Mobile Radio Access Networks (4G/5G)
• Fixed Wireless Access Technologies
• Fixed Access Networks
• Radio Network Planning & Optimisation
• Network Performance Management
• Carrier IP & Active Network Integration
• Network Architecture & Engineering
• Capacity Planning
• Engineering Governance
• Vendor & Technology Management

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Leadership
• Commercial Awareness
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Vendor Negotiation
• Executive Communication
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Innovation
• Results Orientation

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Intereseted and qualified candidates should send their CV (PDF file) to: careers@ntel.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.