Our Client is a global leader in the telecom/data-services sectors.

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos State Department: Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head of Networks will be the networks team lead in Nigeria and will be responsible for planning, operations (network KPIs) and rollout of networks. He will be responsible for the management of vendor contracts and partnerships with the various outsourcing partners of the company in Nigeria and for the management of technical relationships with other operators and ISPs.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
- Ensure proper Traffic planning, traffic data analysis and reengineering of the network in line with the growth in business;
- Preparation of Network Capex and Opex budget for the Nigerian OpCo;
- Support the Company’s Business Planning team;
- Define/discuss the interconnects with other operators and engineer the Poi’s as per the traffic needs;
- Provide technical support to the Head of Corporate services on regulatory and commercial matters;
- Ensure efficient network operations including the organizations platforms, LTE network, Enterprise network and third party provided transmission networks to meeting and exceeding the KPIs set for the network.
- Track and monitor Network performance and perform optimisation from time to time to improve the KPIs;
- Manage All technical aspects of interconnects with other operators and ISPs;
- Management of third party suppliers such as ISPs, VSAT, operators etc;
- Perform efficient Management and governance of the MSP (Managed Service Partner), Tower companies and other contractors;
REQUIREMENT:
- Minimum requirements for this position include: a first degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, at least 15 years’ experience currently in a senior management role, trainings and certifications relevant to the role.
- The ideal candidate must also have experience in IP Transport Networks and 3G/4GWirelss and Radio Networks VoIP Networks, operations, planning and rollout.

APPLICATION:
Candidates that meet the above specification should please forward CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘HEAD NETWORKS‘ as the title of the application (incorrect title will not be opened). Application closes 15th May, 2015.
Only experienced and qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.