MTN

General Manager - Architecture and Engineering.Information Technology

MTN  •  Lagos, NG (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Reports To: Chief Information Officer - CIO

Division: Information Technology


Mission:
  • Oversee the development of the IT architecture, engineering, agile delivery and IT enablement and platforms for new business/revenue lines. Also, planning and development of new products and services based on the business roadmap at all levels
  • Oversee solution delivery activities, quality assurance and management of the delivery partners & In-house engineering.
  • Provide planning and strategy support to the CIO and ensure the company’s IT architecture and engineering sustains current and future business requirements.
  • Leverage emerging technologies and technology innovations to create new business and revenue lines for MTNN


  • Direct the development of optimal and integrated IT plans for MTNN, consolidating various IT business plans and ensuring plans have clear indications of expected value contributions and in line with corporate vision and mission.
  • Develop framework, policies, standards, methodologies and procedures to guide IT operations and to enable the division to provide high quality services to customers and attain set goals and objectives of MTNN.
  • Lead the development comprehensive IT data architecture and engineering that will balance the business, financial and technical demands both now and into the future and serve as a map.
  • Facilitate the coordination of the various aspects related to Information Systems Planning, such as the plan quality, the stakeholder’s requirements, plan outcome, etc.
  • Regularly monitor, review and report progress against the integrated IT plan and conduct business risk analysis, review technical audits and project post-implementation reviews.
  • Create an ‘IT blueprint’ that addresses business needs and takes into consideration the Data Architecture, Systems Architecture and Computer Architecture of the organization and ensure that the business has a reliable 5-year IT roadmap covering potential industry developments.
  • Provide technical leadership /advice in the formulation and development of enterprise framework, policies/guidelines and ensure compliance of operations with MTN policies and procedures.
  • Lead and collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support ongoing strategy development and project optimization.

Education:
  • A first degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline
  • A Master’s degree, preferably an MBA, will be an advantage.
  • Fluent in English

Experience:

9 - 17 years’ experience which includes:
  • Manager track record of 5 years or more, with at least 3 years in the relevant sector or industry
  • 3 years’ experience in business performance reporting, financial analysis, and business development
  • Work experience across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous.

We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Nigeria, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be - it is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

We are delighted that you consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career.

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Obsessions: How We Do It

The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe.

1. Light It Up!

Always Do This:

🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself.

2. Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind.

Always Do This:

🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for.

Never Do This:

❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you.

3. Collaborate. Don’t Isolate.

Always Do This:

🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you.

Never Do This:

❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too.

4. Things Always Get Better Here.

Always Do This:

🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever."

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Then, join MTN Nigeria!

Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets.

If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place

Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to:

🟡 Work with meaning

🟡 Connect to develop

🟡 Thrive in positivity

🟡 Grow with purpose

Live inspired.

It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today!

*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) does not and will never ask for payment of any kind from applicants in all MTN’s recruitment processes and stages such as job application, CV review, interview, meeting, and final processing of applications.

*MTN is not liable for fraudulent publication of job offers in MTN’s name or for the fraudulent use of MTN’s name in any manner whatsoever.

For whistle blowing and reporting fraudulent recruitment activities, contact us via MTNN.ForensicServices@mtn.com

By applying for this job, I am confirming that I have completed the job application privacy notice on MTN Nigeria job site ( https://www.mtn.ng/career/).

MTN

About MTN

Delivering voice, data, mobile financial services and digital products across 16 markets in Africa.

For more info, visit: www.mtn.com

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
mtn.com
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