Manager, Value Added Service Planning

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 ID: IRC4632
Location: Lagos
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.
Method of Application
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