Job Details

Position: Manager Value Added Service Planning
Company: 9Mobile
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job ID: IRC4632

Job Summary

Contribute to the planning and optimization 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 organization’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