Company Info
Large organization
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.
200 + Employees
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.
1). General Manager – Strategy and Innovation
Job Identification: 5455
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 4
Division: Strategy and Innovation
Reports To: Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer – CSIO
Mission
- Lead the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plan and strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for implementation of an innovation strategy to ensure a culture of creativity, experimentation and failing fast is embedded across the organization
- Drive our transformation from a TelCo to a TechCo including oversight of digital transformation initiatives linked to the transformation
Description
- Lead the strategic planning process including the formulation of long-term objectives, key strategies and action plans
- Lead an annual assessment of our competitive positioning considering industry trends and the competitive landscape
- Translate business goals into actionable initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry trends, customer needs and competitive landscape
- Drive the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives to ensure timely execution and achievement of desired outcomes
- Periodically evaluate competition, market disruptions, regulatory changes and industry trends and dynamics to proactively inform positioning of the company and decision-making
- Lead diagnostics and problem-solving workshops, applying economic/business principles and recognizing intricacies of complex problems to develop innovative solutions driven or supported by data
- Identify strategic risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity
- Lead evaluation of successes and failures of internal consulting initiatives through rigorous post-implementation evaluation
- Develop internal consulting competencies within Strategy & Innovation
- Identify, evaluate and track the development needs and performance of staff within the team providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.
- Coach and mentor the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the division, awareness of all related job requirements and accountabilities and leverage human resources through the deployment of robust people management practices.
Education
- First Degree in any relevant discipline
- Fluent in English and language of country preferable
- Possession of Project Management certification or an MBA is advantageous .
Experience:
A minimum of 12 years of working experience, which includes:
- Senior management track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role.
- Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
- Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.
- Proven project management experience, preferably with an organization health component.
- High performing individual with strong standing, credibility across organization and a natural internal network.
- Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to help others organize problem solving
- Respected by employees, good mentor for subordinates
- Excellent communication skills; strong networking and influencing skills
Application Closing Date
14th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
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2). Engineer – Data and Analytics
Job Identification: 5640
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Manager – Operations Data and Analytics
Mission
- Design, build, and maintains large-scale data systems, architectures, and pipelines, ensuring data quality, security, and scalability.
- Leverage programming languages, data tools, and cloud technologies to drive business insights, inform decision-making, and deliver data-driven solutions, bridging the gap between data and business outcomes.
Description
- Assist in developing maintenance plans per application and carry out the maintenance of applications, re-configuring, building and testing components in accordance with OLAs and SLAs.
- Ensure Code applications is in accordance with good security coding practices to ensure the application is free of most common coding vulnerabilities.
- Create and execute technical test plans for operational and bug fixes.
- Participate in transitions of the application or technical architecture, design and development components into production environment
- Ensure the integrity of the solutions delivered into production environment.
- Perform reconciliations, proactive monitoring and ensure adequate service controls are in place.
- Design, build, and maintain large-scale data systems, architectures, and pipelines
- Ensure data quality, security, and scalability
- Develop and implement data integration, processing, and visualization solutions
- Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver data-driven solutions
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to drive business outcomes
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in data engineering
- Participate in transitions of the application or technical architecture components
- Fix any defects and performance problems discovered in production
- Develop information solutions from a variety of sources for both structured and unstructured data
- Integrate big data solutions with existing reporting and analytical solutions
- Support team and enhancement to ETL system
- Develop and implement big data models and solutions
- Conduct root cause analysis on production issues
- Guidance of entire information management process of both structured and unstructured data
- Understand and interpret complex business requirements and translate them into useful BI applications
- Understanding of Big Data principles, models and solutions e.g. Hadoop and apply it to current projects/initiatives
- Participate in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Requirements
Education:
- First Degree in Computer Science or any related discipline
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
- 3 – 7 years of experience in an area of specialization; with experience with working with others
- Experience working in a medium-sized organization
- Experience in Enterprise Application Support.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
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3). Specialist – TowerCo Management, Network NG
Job Identification: 5722
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Division: Network
Reports to: Manager – Contract Towerco Management
Mission
- To provide support and contribute to the development of Organization Development programmes and initiatives relating to organization and job design for MTN Nigeria PLC.
Description
- Coordinate the process of Contract governance
- Coordinate the process of Validating and verifying partner billing and invoices
- Assist with the facilitation and coordination of billing reconciliations
- Maintain a database of all invoices and bills
- Ensure that all changes occurring on the network in the database are tracked and updated.
- Ensure all approved change request, decommissioning, halted sites are reflected on the holistic release for proper site WO issuance and RFI delivery.
- Inter departmental Collaboration/interface with Finance and Legal teams to resolve any disputes
- Collate and record all invoices, following up for timely processing and payment
- Escalate any issues that may affect billing validation and reconciliation
- Continuously analyses RFI projections, quality of sites delivery to foresee anticipated risks that may arise throughout site project lifecycle to affect billing
- Ensure proper accountability of PFIs and submitted invoice reflects the task carried out by each Tower Providers and DAS vendors before it submitted for PR & PO processing.
- Managing the process of negotiating favorable lease terms with landowners, including rent, lease duration, renewal options, and termination clauses.
- Ensuring compliance with approved contracts and agreements with Tower providers and Partners
- Collaborate with RF Planners and Operations team to keep track of all halted and decommissioned sites.
Requirements
Education:
- First Degree in any related discipline
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
3 – 7 years’ experience which includes;
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising others
- Experience working in a medium organization.
Application Closing Date
16th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
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4). Senior Specialist – Transmission
Job Identification: 5714
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Division: Network
Reports to: Senior Manager – Transmission Access Planning
Mission
- To provide high-level support in the planning, design and optimization of transmission access links (Microwave & Fiber), management of E2E transmission capacity delivery principles, coordination of access transmission project’s/solution’s value chain inputs and feedback loop between TAPo and other stakeholders, equipment inventory and designs/Work Orders database management, Spectrum utilization reports and Regulatory correspondence/activities, Tx Access projects tracking and impact assurance, Tx access budgeting inputs coordination and network architecture/topology optimization and evolution champion.
Description
- Standardization of Microwave link engineering designs with reference to the world’s best practice.
- Define capacity requirement and technology evolution path for IP aggregation Nodes and optical multiplexers.
- Define synchronization policies for access nodes
- Define and standardize Quality of Services plans for access network.
- Timely submission of accurate transmission engineering solutions, support, reports and information to stakeholders and regulators.
- Ensure accuracy of issued Transmission scope of work to implementation, operations and contractors’ teams. The scope should be fully comprehended by all stakeholders.
- Drive Cost effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning.
- Ensure optimal utilization of assigned frequency, adherence to regulatory guidelines and requirements and co-ordination of field Internal and external audits.
- To perform investigations into problem areas such as excessive fading on microwave radio links and resolve to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Track resolution progress and desired impact evaluation.
- Track progress and alignment of Transmission projects with MTN Group objectives and glide paths.
- Provide inputs for value-based budgeting.
- Drive equipment and inventory accountability.
- Strategic and operational alignment between the regions, TAP HQ and other stakeholder teams.
- Coach and mentor team members to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the team/Unit, awareness of all related job requirements and accountabilities and leverage human resources career development programs for staff career development.
- Identify, evaluate and track the development needs and performance of the team, providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.
- Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
Requirements
Education:
- B.Sc Degree in Electrical/ Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
- MSC in Telecoms or equivalent would be an advantage
- Intermediate to Expert IP Networking certification.
- Advanced knowledge of Radio wave propagation and optics for transmission.
- Advanced knowledge of Mobile and fixed communication networks principles.
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
6 -13 years’ experience which includes:
- Minimum of 6 years experience in an area of Microwave and fiber Transmission Planning specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others.
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Experience in projects scoping and budgeting:
- Experience in Transmission Planning & Optimization High Level Support/consulting.
- Transmission equipment inventory management experience.
- Experience with regulatory spectrum management, reporting and compliance coordination.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
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5). Manager – Cable Landing Station
Job Identification: 5701
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Division: Network
Reports to: Senior Manager, Transmission Services
Mission
- To manage all operation and maintenance activities at the submarine cable landing station in order to ensure availability of the submarine cable network and corresponding traffic terminating at the station.
Description
- Implement changes effected by the system controlling body to system maintenance procedures.
- Prepare and submit a monthly report to the system controlling body, of the status and details of any incidents that occurred affecting the WACS (define) segment.
- Supervise test and installations of the cable station equipment and the submerged plant
- Design and develop new maintenance routines for the Power Feed Equipment, 1620LM and 1678 MCC
- Ensure accurate interpretation of BER (define) parameters and impairment budgets, and work with the NOC (define) and maintenance authority to ensure prompt resolution of all impairments
- Ensure prompt information to the maintenance controlling body of any threat, or possibility of a threat, be it maritime or terrestrial, to the maintenance security of the system or the traffic being transported on the system
- Confirm all scheduled system routine procedure have been carried out, and results of the routine have been recorded in the prescribed manner
- Provide sufficient knowledge / information to maintain the WACS (define) system performance throughout the Network Design Life
- Control the power feed operations necessary for the maintenance of the relevant segment (T7).what is T7
- Control of the localization of faults in the submerged system plant within the WACS Nigeria segment (T7).
- Oversee the records of status and whereabouts of all spare equipment and/or equipment dispatched for repair.
- Oversee the records of the MTN allocated, assigned, and activated capacity.
- Implement all relevant WACS Work Group and Subcommittee obligations
- Develop and review the WACS Joint System Maintenance Documentations (JSMD) or any other documentation as regards the management and operations of Submarine transmission within agreed deadlines.
- Supervise and implement planned works with special attention to life affecting traffic in conjunction with submarine NOC. Network Operations Center.
- Assign and supervise engineers conducting emergency operational procedures at odd hours in event of submarine cable cut on call-out basis.
- Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
Requirements
Education:
- First Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related discipline
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
6 -13 years’ experience which includes:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others
- Experience in Telecommunication industry, with strong knowledge and specific experience using multiplexers, DWDM, SDH, Power Feed Equipment (PFE) fibre optic transmission equipment.
- Experience in management of optical backbone and submarine cable system projects.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the ALU 1620LM, 1678MCC and PFE
- Demonstrate deep understanding of the design philosophy of the WACS Network down to component level, analyze segment and network performance.
- Demonstrate high level of technical skill and understanding in the operation of the WACS network, WACS wet plant and dry plant and any other submarine cable station or capacity where MTN have interest.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
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6). Manager – Mobile Advertising
Job Identification: 5506
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time (Hybrid)
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Division: Digital Services
Reports to: Senior Manager – Digital Advertising and Campaigns
Mission
- Execute Digital Services’ mobile advertising strategy by identifying, developing, and managing mobile advertising channels, inventories, advertisers, sales and partnerships.
- Grow digital revenues through mobile advertising in alignment with the overall business strategy and market requirements.
Description
- Implement and monitor Digital Services’ mobile advertising strategy.
- Execute tactics to grow mobile advertising revenues, acquire downstream and upstream advertisers & drive sales to exceed targets as specified in the business plan.
- Collaborate closely with the Digital Business Development team to define, drive, and monitor the design, documentation, development, implementation, testing, launch, management, review, and ongoing support of new and existing mobile advertising channels, inventory and platforms.
- Monitor the design, documentation, development, implementation, testing, and launch of mobile advertising channels, inventory, and platforms.
- Adhere to, review, and update consistent, efficient, relevant, and standard policies, processes, and procedures for managing Digital Services’ mobile advertising channels, inventory, and platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and demonstrate strong expertise in Advertising Operations processes and technologies, including ad serving, campaign management, inventory management, and revenue management.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets, with a focus on Advertising Operations solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and conduct effective and efficient mobile advertising campaigns, channels, and platforms
- Ensure mobile advertising channels, inventory, and platforms adhere to all MTNN and regulatory policies relating to digital products and services
- Identify and fulfil the expectations, needs, and priorities of key internal stakeholders, e.g., CEX, CRX, CSS, EB, Finance, Foundation, HR, IT, Marketing, Networks, Risk & Compliance, and S&D from a mobile advertising perspective
- Monitor the documentation, development, testing, and launch of mobile advertising channels, inventory, and platforms according to the relevant Policies, Procedures, & Processes Document to exceed targets as specified in the business plan
- Provide accurate, current, data-driven, relevant and understandable analysis, FAQs, information, and reports – including but not limited to competitive intelligence, impacting trends, and weekly performance reports – as may be required to guide management decisions and support the business planning process
- Develop and conduct mobile advertising campaigns for various products, segments, and services using multiple channels, inventory, and platforms that exceed identified/evolving advertisers’ expectations, needs, and priorities.
- Collaborate with product analysts, managers, and owners to identify their mobile advertising channels, inventory, and platform requirements.
- Implement an External Stakeholder Engagement Strategy which includes but is not limited to the rationale for regular engagements, engagement format, communication plan, implementation plan, monitoring and review plan, performance metrics.
Requirements
Education:
- A first Degree in Marketing, Mass Communication or any related discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Fluent in English
- Certification or training in (Agile) Project Management will be an advantage.
Experience:
6 -13 years’ experience which includes
- Minimum of 6 years experience in digital marketing, growth marketing, campaign analytics and performance evaluation.
- Deep experience in programmatic advertising, data management platforms (DMPs), and demand-side platforms (DSPs) ecosystem.
- Understanding of Telco data assets and how to leverage them for digital advertising solutions
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills; Advanced ability to build strong working relationships across the organisation, influence stakeholders, and work as part of a cross-functional tea.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
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7). Manager – Data Engineering, Information Technology
Job Identification: 5614
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time (Hybrid)
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Senior Manager – Data and Analytics
Mission
- To develop and oversee the implementation and support of Data Engineering & Analytics that service the Enterprise and the customer experience of these services in line with MTN business strategy.
Description
- Review MTNN business direction and contribute to the development of Information Services, demonstrating an understanding of MTNN business strategies and needs of the customer.
- Develop detailed plans in support of approved strategies in respect of Information Service Management, organizing required resources, monitoring and periodically reporting progress of plans.
- Lead the service management team and drive a service based culture in IT and put in place a reliable support system with clear processes and procedures and tools for measuring service delivery and performance.
- Investigate new applications in support of MTNN’s strategy and lead the process of selection of suitable technologies and manage related negotiations with suppliers accordingly.
- Review the array of technologies available for MTNN processes and advise business users of the best possible solutions based on their requirements, growth, emerging technologies and MTNN’s objective.
- Maintain day to day responsibility for the ownership and resolution (including any referral or escalation as may be necessary) of Data & Analytics to ensure the provision of an optimum service to the internal customer 24 hours a day.
- Define standards and guidelines for Analytics & DataOps and review service metrics (KPIs) that identify the success of the services being utilized and recommend as well as coordinate implementation of changes to Service Management services to improve metrics.
- Create and maintain a knowledge repository system to support Data Engineering, AI, Data Ops & Data science function, gathering, analyzing, storing and sharing knowledge and information using a variety of processes and technologies.
- Identify training and development needs and manage skills enhancement programmes for the Data, AI & Analytics team to address knowledge gaps and enrich knowledge repository within the department.
- Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
Requirements
Education:
- First Degree in an IT related field
- Master’s Degree in Business Admin/Science is desirable.
Experience:
6-13 years’ experience which includes the following:
- At least 3 years experience in relevant sector/ industry
- Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
- At least 5 years of relevant technical Database, ETL, Data Engineering, AI experience & certification
- Experience in Databases, Big data, Data Engr, AIOps and Data science is desirable.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025; 10:59PM.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online
