Job Vacancy For Head, Core and VAS at 9Mobile

⏲ Mar 7, 2018, 4:30 PM
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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 vacant position below: Job Title: Head, Core and VAS Location: Abuja Job Summary

Drive the planning, design, optimisation & E2E integration of EMTS's Core (CS & PS) and VAS network systems and platforms to support business requirements.
Develop cutting edge digital solutions (products & services)based on commercial requirements.

Principal Functions Tactical:

Contribute to the definition of the overall Network topology to meet the service level agreement for Core and Value-Added Services.
Implement strategies to ensure optimum voice, data and signalling traffic utilisation and occupancy.
Drive the strategies for the roll out ofcore and value-added services nodes/solutions.
Champion the evolution of the Core& VAS network into new technologies like virtualisation, cloudification, SDPs, Digital services etc
Lead the design & development of products & services across various technologies
Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the Core and VAS platform design and development.
Identify required resources, personnel,funding to achieve the unit/ function's strategy.
Establish and maintain key vendor relationships in line with established policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Ensure that EMTS Core and VAS system/network design is in line with accepted local and international standards.
Ensure interoperability of Core &VAS nodes across all technologies; GSM, EDGE, UMTS & LTE and IT systems
Coordinate the evaluation of local and global telecommunications trends and development and implement strategies to counter/minimize possible impact on the architecture and integrity of EMTS Core& VAS networks.

Operational:

Manage the daily activities of the unit and ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the technical department and the organisation as a whole.
Oversee the development of a plan of Core and VAS system architecture that is best suited for EMTS requirements
Coordinate the development of detailed Core & VAS network integration design.
Liaise with the Commercial and Product& Information department for capacity planning & integration requirements for new VAS & IT solutions.
Ensure strict compliance with EMTS' policies, processes and procedures in the planning of the VAS platform.
Ensure the timely provisioning of network capacity for all Core and VAS nodes.
Facilitate the design of various forms of interconnect architecture between EMTS and all other telecoms carriers (local & international)
Review recommendations of the internal audit function relating to core and VAS network planning standards, guidelines and operations and take action as required.
Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
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.
Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the Director, Engineering
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director, Engineering

Educational Requirements

First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science or Physics
Postgraduate degree/relevant professional qualifications

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

Nine (9) to Twelve (12) years' work experience with at least three (3)years in managerial role
Network Capacity Management; planning design & optimization
Financial Budgeting; CAPEX& OPEX management
Sound knowledge of Telecommunications & IT Technologies
Telecommunications Regulations
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus
Leadership and People Management
Influencing and Negotiation
Change Management
Analytic reasoning
Project Management
Communication &presentation