Company Info
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.
Title: Manager – Roaming and Signaling Planning, MTN GlobalConnect
Job Identification No.: 2119
Location: Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Key Performance Areas
Core, essential responsibilities/outputs of the position (KPA’s):
The Role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:
- Developing the MTN GC planning function to meet the changing needs of the business and users, new projects, and technologies
- Collaborating with business teams to continuously evolve MTN GC systems, focusing on supporting increased sales, customer experience, and profitability.
- Facilitating Network governance process in coordination with MTN GCTIO stakeholders and Senior Management, participating in planning for future strategic innovation and business needs.
- Defining Roaming, Messaging and Signaling platforms planning tools, processes, standards, and roadmaps.
- Reviewing the designs and functional requirements of the Roaming, Messaging and Signaling platforms within scope to ensure that all requirements are satisfied.
- Working with business and technology leaders as appropriate to ensure proper alignment of business systems solutions with business goals and processes.
- Establishing standards, methodologies, and documentation for the Roaming, Messaging and Signaling platforms and network.
- Deliver a target Product and Services architecture with a 3-year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration.
- Maintain budgetary spending within the company-approved business plan
- Ensure timeous rollout of Roaming, Messaging and Signaling platforms, infrastructure, and services.
- According to departmental KPI’s in line with the company mission, objectives, and customer satisfaction indices.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:
- Minimum of 4-year Academic Degree (B.Eng. / BSc Degree preferred)
- Master’s degree is advantageous
- Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body as required for role
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
- 5+ Years of progressive experience managing the implementation, integration, and operations of carrier-level applications and platforms in a variety of technology footprints and geographies and markets.
- Functional experience in Core platforms including messaging, mobility, roaming, Signaling, and related value-added services (VAS) and security.
- Knowledge of IP, CCNA is an added advantage.
- Solid understanding of virtualisation and cloud-based solutions and technologies in relation to Roaming, Messaging and Signaling platforms
- Hands-on experience with Roaming, Messaging and Signaling hubs/platforms as well as value-added platforms.
- Hands-on experience with SMS Routing, Hub, and Firewall technology
- Understanding open connectivity roaming hubs and/or experience working with Data Clearing Houses is a valuable asset.
- Strong Knowledge of GSM/LTE/5G network architecture and Signaling architecture (STP’s/DRA/DEA).
- Strong Knowledge of End to End architecture and connectivity at solution level including core network, Signaling, roaming and VAS.
- Expert Knowledge of Signaling protocols and standards relating to CAMEL/GRX/GTP/DIAMETER, SIP, RTP, MEGACO, SCCP, GSM MAP and SS7/SIGTRAN/ISUP.
- Understanding of the standard call flows for messaging, roaming Vas and Signaling involving multiple services.
- Basic understanding of IPX and its positioning with the career network infrastructure.
- Understanding of IoT platforms, providers and mobile roaming and roaming VAS.
- Expert in SMS/SMPP data solutions (A2P, P2A, P2P, RCS, etc).
- Understanding of billing systems, CDR’s, TAP flows, TAP files.
- Knowledge of UNIX-Solaris, AIX, HPUX, Windows, Linux and cloud technology including containerisation (CNF’s).
- Extensive knowledge of virtualized environments (VNF’s), API’s.
- Understanding of other core platform and network areas including voice core, unified communications and collaboration, and related value-added services (VAS) and security. Familiarity with SIP and IP Telephony protocols
- Understanding of troubleshooting processes for connectivity and services.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation
- Leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Time management and agility towards change both organisational and network
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to solve problems using a creative and logical mind set
- Worked across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous)
- Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 2 years in relevant sector/ industry
- Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous.
Competencies:
- Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
- Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
- Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
- Detailed knowledge of the international telecommunication infrastructure industry regarding latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the MTN GC footprint
- Strong understanding of managed networks
- Strong analytical skills to be able to execute market analysis, competitor landscape reports and customer monitoring – Understanding the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape with a focus on emerging markets.
Deadline: 22nd February, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online