• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager, Value Added Service Planning


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

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.