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November 15, 2022 Spark Gist Jobs/Recruitment 0

9mobile Nigeria Job Recruitment- 9mobile is recruiting qualified and suitable candidates to fill the positions below. Qualified candidates should kindly apply below.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 positions below:

(1)Job Title: Senior Engineer, Carrier and Roaming

Job ID: IRC4810
Location: Abuja,NG

Job Description

  • Support both PS and CS Core network roaming activities and implementation.
  • Coordinate all roaming related troubleshooting, fault analysis, network audit and performance improvement measures – preventive maintenance.
  • Conduct roaming audit and performance improvement activities on the network nodes for both data and carrier services.
  • Ensure international carrier activities are in line with all agreed SLAs & KPIs.

Job Roles/Responsibilities

  • Supervise core network operations and maintenance activities.
  • Perform roaming integration and performance improvement.
  • Configuration and implement both of voice and data roaming across network elements
  • Ensure international KPI are sustained for calls to various destinations.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all roaming configuration.
  • Perform network impact analysis of software upgrade for core nodes.
  • Maintain snag/ fault lists and follow up with vendor on clearance.
  • Analyse performance reports and proactively resolve core network challenges.
  • Specify and review the performance measurement counters.
  • Perform core network audit and optimization on core nodes.
  • Lead the troubleshooting of core network operations challenges and create solutions.
  • Generate core network operations daily traffic and KPI trends.
  • Perform periodic reconciliation of HLR profile and templates against business requirements.
  • Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Manager Carrier and Data services.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • First Degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering and/ or any other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of four (4)years directly relevant post NYSCwork experience with relevant vendor core nodes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Good reporting skills.
  • Passion for Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Empowering people
  • Growing people
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Focus

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 (2)Job Title: Senior Engineer, Data Carrier Operations

Job ID: IRC4811
Location: Abuja,NG

Job Description

  • Perform PS-CORE end to end troubleshooting, conduct Packet core health checks, and carry out end to end KPI analysis and Performance optimization
  • Ensure the implementation, maintenance and operations of Packet switch nodes and effectively monitor all data related links.

Job Roles/Responsibilities

  • Ensure prompt integration of SGSN/GGSN/MME/PGW/SGW nodes across the network and ensure effective operations and its maintenance.
  • Ensure prompt integration of data roaming and resolution of related challenges.
  • Analyse, prepare, implement and verify the configuration and integration of nodes, network and/or system within data service.
  • Co-ordinate the integration of new BSC, RNC and eNode B to the packet nodes.
  • Ensure implementation of various caching solutions and resolution of challenges.
  • Follow up on data network activities on daily basics and ensure fault free network.
  • Perform impact analysis of software upgrade and provide recommendation
  • Co-ordinate routine maintenance of PS Datacom switches, firewall and routers in line with standard policies and procedures.
  • Troubleshooting/Fault finding/RCA in configuration/hardware/software.
  • Deployment and Integration of new routers, switches and firewall on the network across various OEM (Huawei and Cisco) product lines on the core network.
  • Ensure effective analyses of the Packet performance reports and proactively resolve any challenges
  • Ensure integrity of public IP address against vulnerabilities.
  • Integration and troubleshooting of VPN deployed on the network
  • Perform PS Core Audit activity and resolution on identified loopholes
  • Ensure that the PS Core nodes availability targets are achieved
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Carrier and Data Services

Qualifications and Requirements

  • First Degree in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering.
  • 5 years of experience in telecommunication sector.
  • Good knowledge and experience with Linux and IP Networking, especially Transport, Internet and Application Layer (IPv4, IPsec, TCP, UDP, QUIC, HTTP/s, DNS, RTSP, SSH)protocols
  • Excellent working knowledge of EPC/IMS/LTE architecture, interfaces and procedures, with understanding of key LTE associated technologies and functionality including IMS, VoLTE, SRVCC and CSFB
  • IP Knowledge with minimum certification as CCNA (will be an added advantage)
  • Good working knowledge of 3GPP, IETF and GSMA standards and architectures
  • Knowledge and basic experience in cloud infrastructure and network function virtualization.
  • GPRS (SGSN/GGSN)operational experience with focus on troubleshooting
  • Fault analysis& Performance reporting/analysis.
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Problem Solving
  • Teaming
  • Passion for Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Empowering people
  • Growing people
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Focus

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(3)Job Title: Manager, Core Products

Job ID: IRC4819
Location: Lagos,NG

Job Description

  • Manager Core Products will be responsible for developing the segment’s plan in line with the Consumer Segment’s strategy and also manage the execution among cross functions within the company.
  • Drives the implementation of strategies/initiatives targeted at EMTS’s Consumer segment that ultimately maximize market penetration, growth, and profitability. The Manager Core Products will be responsible for product & pricing, route to market, advertising and promotion strategies for the Segment.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Develop initiatives for market penetration and growth of EMTS’s market share volume and proffer recommendations to the Head, Product & Digital Services. Includes End-to-end management of existing products and innovation to create new propositions and related profit streams.
  • Responsible for driving the overall revenue and closing subscriber base for the Consumer Segment within EMTS.
  • Responsible for driving acquisition and retention on all value propositions within the Segments.
  • Spearhead the development and rollout of consumer promotions aimed at growing the company’s volume market share.
  • Take a lead role in the drive for growth of volume market share of EMTS’s subscriber base
  • Collaborate with the CVM and research teams to develop consumer marketing insights aimed at acquiring intelligence on the preferences and behavioral patterns of the consumer market within the Nigerian operating environment and converting opportunities into measurable initiatives to meet customer needs.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental teams and other relevant internal and external contacts to develop and maintain a thorough route to market strategy for the Segments.
  • Liaise with the Brand and Experience division in defining effective channels for communicating defined/approved initiatives aimed at creating awareness in the consumer markets.
  • Liaise with the relevant marketing divisions/units to ensure successful launch of products targeted at EMTS’s consumer market.
  • Develop a customer lifecycle extension plan for EMTS’s consumer market segment and proffer recommendations to the Head, Product & Digital Services.
  • Propose new product initiatives/options for convergence targeted at EMTS’s consumer market segment to the Head, Product & Digital Services.
  • Provide clear direction, set targets, prioritize task and assign responsibilities to each member of the team.
  • Implement initiatives to drive sub-urban penetration and harness opportunity in non-metro focused locations
  • Provide recommendation on planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
  • Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
  • Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Product & Digital Services.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Product & Digital Services.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • First Degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline.
  • Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of Marketing Strategy and execution
  • Knowledge in Management of Product and Services
  • Knowledge in Communication Strategy
  • Analytical skills

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(4) Job Title: Senior Engineer, PS Core Operations

Job ID: IRC4818
Location: Abuja,NG

Job Description

  • Perform PS-CORE end to end troubleshooting, conduct Packet core health checks, and carry out end to end KPI analysis and Performance optimization
  • Ensure the implementation, maintenance and operations of Packet switch nodes and effectively monitor all data related links

Job Roles/Responsibilities

  • Configure and integrate different nodes and solutions for both new and existing networks.
  • Analyse problems and identify suitable solution to these problems.
  • Working on complex troubleshooting, using support tools, standard processes and procedures
  • Co-ordinate the integration of new BSC, RNC and eNode B to the packet nodes
  • Integration and deployment of caching solution on the network, alongside its operations and maintenance.
  • Follow up on data network activities on daily basics and ensure fault free network.
  • Perform impact analysis of software upgrade and provide recommendation.
  • Co-ordinate routine maintenance of PS core network elements in line with standard policies and procedures
  • Generate Change Request and develop scripting for implementation for Packet nodes.
  • Ensure effective analyses of the Packet performance reports and proactively resolve any challenges
  • Ensure integrity of public IP address against vulnerabilities.
  • Integration and troubleshooting of VPN’s deployed on the network
  • Perform PS Core Audit activity and resolution on identified loopholes
  • Ensure that the PS Core nodes availability targets are achieved
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, PS Carrier.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • Domain experience :(Packet core) minimum of 4 years.
  • Very good knowledge of Huawei Packet Core nodes, SGSN, MME, GGSN, S- GW and P-GW
  • Good Understanding of Packet Core Surrounding Nodes (Like VOLTE, SCG, Charging Nodes, etc.)
  • Good knowledge of Policy server (PCRF, PCEF), DNS
  • Familiar with virtualization and the Cloud Systems
  • Excellent IP background.
  • GPRS (SGSN/GGSN) operational experience with focus on troubleshooting
  • Fault analysis & Performance reporting/analysis
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Problem Solving
  • Teaming
  • Passion for Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Empowering people
  • Growing people
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Focus

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(5)Job Title: Manager, IT Security Operations

Job ID: IRC4714
Location: Lagos,NG

Job Description

  • Strategic and Tactical oversight covering all elements of IT Security as well as day-to-day operations including scoping of requirements, secured system design, applications security, implementation of security solutions, incident response, budgetary control and adherence to any necessary protocols, regulations or legal requirements.
  • To succeed in this role, candidate must have an in-depth knowledge to effectively manage all major aspects of Application, network, Data and Information Security within EMTS while interfacing with internal auditors, and enterprise risk management to ensure audit findings are adequately and timely remediated.

Job Roles/Responsibilities

  • Support the Identification and safeguarding of EMTS assets from security threats and exploit.
  • Liaison with partners, key stakeholders, vendors or third-party service and solution providers on Information Security needs and requirements.
  • Oversight, planning and execution of any required vulnerability audits, penetration tests or forensic IT audits or related investigations.
  • Responsible for implementing and coordinating a robust centralized mechanism for security protection, detection, monitoring and response.
  • Raise the security situational awareness of EMTS employees by coordinating regular and periodic phishing simulation
  • Support security and forensic investigations and compliance reviews as requested by internal or external auditors.
  • Play an advisory role in application development, acquisition or delivery projects, to assess information security requirements and ensure that security controls are implemented as planned throughout the project life cycle to fulfill these requirements
  • Conduct research, assess new threats and security alerts and recommend and follow through on appropriate actions to mitigate them
  • Support the evaluation, selection and delivery of information security solutions and projects.
  • Interface with other teams within and outside the IT department in the process of delivering security solutions.
  • Liaise with vendors, suppliers and partners to ensure effective optimization, adoption and delivery of solutions.
  • Carry out other activities as instructed by the Head, Information Risk Management.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • First Degree or equivalent in Computer Science / Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering or other numerate science.
  • Minimum of Six (6) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in enterprise information security engineering or network security and three (3) years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong technical IT/ Networking background in a mixed environment (Windows & Linux).
  • Possession of relevant IT Security certifications including CISSP/CISM, CNSS, CEH, ISO27001,MS SC-900, etc.
  • Broad experience in implementing data security across the entire data life cycle.
  • Good understanding of telecommunication business and technology model.
  • Good understanding of business analysis and project management methods.
  • Very good conceptual and analytical thinking skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(6)Job Title: Manager, IT BCM

Job ID: IRC4713
Location: Lagos,NG

Job Description

  • Execute approved IT disaster recovery (DR) plan and continuously identify, evaluate and proffer mitigating actions with regard to potential risks to business continuity across multiple dimensions – such as infrastructure, controls, regulatory requirements, support agreements and resourcing – from an IT standpoint.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Oversee business continuity / contingency planning efforts within the IT function with a major focus on assuring the adequacy of contingency plans for critical business applications to maintain continued operations, protect assets and mitigate loss in the event of a disruption
  • Document IT DR planning and train all employees to achieve awareness and understanding of the IT Business Continuity Planning process.
  • Work with other functional areas of the business to enhance contingency plans and mitigate the effects of a technology system or application failure or problem in order to ensure that business units are able to continue managing the firm’s assets, satisfying regulatory obligations and maintaining presence in the marketplace
  • Co-ordinate and manage all activities related to IT DR plans
  • Manage service restoration in the event of a disaster and liaise with the Enterprise Business Continuity management team and related functions providing complementary services
  • Guarantee that IT DR plans are up-to-date and associated activities executed timely asper roadmap
  • Co-ordinate stakeholder participation in IT DR planning and work with the Head, IT Information Risk Management to prioritize the recovery of critical IT systems
  • Lead the execution of regular business impact and technical assessments, training, tests, and exercises
  • Co-ordinate the day-to-day ownership and resolution of IT DR plan issues which arise in connection with other business units, including any referral or escalation
  • Manage the IT DR programme resources and provide support to the IT disaster recovery audits
  • Define the principles and procedures necessary to support or reconstitute essential business functions after a catastrophic event
  • Implement and monitor arrangements such as regular data back-ups, secure data archives, back-up restoration, secure on- and off-site storage of back-up media, and provision of alternative IT processing facilities, networks, etc.
  • Evaluate the overall IT DR programme and state of readiness of IT in relation to DR
  • Ensure implementation of the IT strategy and plans within implementing operations and enforce IT DR best practices
  • Manage business continuity through enforced standards of document management for requirements, analyses, designs, implementation and operations
  • Act as the primary responsibility for defining and enforcing IT DR plans, policies and procedures
  • Enable and champion an IT DR plan service culture
  • Ensure periodic reviews and tests of established business continuity plans and procedures, reporting findings to management and making recommendations for improvement as needed
  • In the event of a severe/ catastrophic incident:
  • Support the assessment of the impact of the incident effect on business
  • Mobilize the IT DR team to the alternative business recovery site
  • Guarantee that information, e.g. back-up tapes, are made available in the alternative data centre
  • Implement the operational response to an incident
  • Communicate with and take direction from the Head, IT Information Risk Management and Crisis Management Team in emergency situations
  • Co-ordinate the IT DR in line with the activities defined in the IT DR management checklist

Qualifications and Requirements

  • First Degree in numerate or technology discipline, e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.
  • Postgraduate/professional qualification in related fields will be an added advantage, e.g. Solutions Life Cycle certifications in IT or telecoms best practices such as Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF), Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF),Rational Unified Process (RUP), IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management, ISO 20000, SIX SIGMA, COBIT or ETOM, IT Governance, IT Audit, IT Architecture and the CMM
  • Minimum of 6 years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience preferably in GSM and 3G,with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role
  • Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
  • Strong analytical, organization and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work productively and stay calm under pressure experience
  • Experience in risk management
  • Good project management, people management and negotiation skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 (7)Job Title: Project Manager, Transmission Projects

Job ID: IRC4804
Location: Lagos

Job Description    

  • Project Manager, Transmission Projects: Responsible for e2e project management on procurement, installation, commissioning, integration, acceptance and testing of Transmission backhaul infrastructure such as Fibre Optics (Backbone, metro, lastmiles, inter-shelter tie), Microwave links (Longhaul and Access),Multiplexers (DWDM, OTN, SDH) etc.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Transmission projects initiation from Capex Justification or Business case stage and seeking executive budget approvals up to generating project charter for sign-off by major stakeholders.
  • Maintain clear understanding of Contract Payment terms with records of payments made out to vendors to ensure projects spends are within approved budgets
  • Present an updated weekly progress report for ongoing Transmission projects at Project Governance& NETDEP meetings.
  • Be part of the evaluation team for RFQ submissions from vendors for Transmission projects.
  • Review project documents (Survey reports, BOQs, Technical specifications, Scope of work, Acceptance Tests criteria etc.) handed over from the planning team to ensure there are clearly aligned with the realities in the field.
  • Review Right of Way (ROW) documents to ensure that the conditions given for such permits by the relevant government agency are not outside of the project scope.
  • Ensure that dependencies such as Shelter space, power requirements/upgrade, cable tray etc. at Fibre terminating sites are clearly identified prior to project commencement.
  • Create and maintain a project schedule including activity definition, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements
  • Facilitate Project kick-off meetings and manage internal and external expectations in line with project critical success factors.
  • Define, negotiate, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables
  • Identify, analyse, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks throughout project lifecycle and proposal/estimating phases.
  • Provide clear timelines for the completion of various milestones in the Project Implementation Plan.
  • Communicate project status, risk, and escalated issues at project governance meetings
  • Coordinate acceptance process with Network Operation team and ensure final sign off of all PATs/RFS certificates
  • Ensure prompt escalation of identified project risks to appropriate resolver teams such as GRAD, SAQ, Security, Legal, Operations, Planning etc. and adequate follow up till issues are resolved.
  • Review the quality reports from Quality Assurance Consultants when such are used, to ensure highlighted snags are cleared by the vendor.
  • Support technical and other EMTS business units in delivering any transmission related tasks. E.g. Enterprise projects, Lease lines, etc.
  • Maintain pictures of equipment installation and ODF state as at the time of project hand-over to the operations team.
  • Maintain a copy of As-Built drawings/documentation in soft and hard copies for Transmission projects executed.
  • Maintain route maps and records showing actually deployed distances.
  • Maintain OTDR traces and Power Metre Test results for completed Fibre Projects.
  • Maintain a copy of signed-off PAT documents, Job Completion Certificate (JCC) for completed Transmission projects.
  • Prepare E2E Project Management documentation (Charter, Project Scope Statement, PMP, Quality reports, etc.) from concept phase to project closure.

Qualifications and Requirements 

  • First Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of Five years post NYSC relevant work experience
  • Must have knowledge of project management methodologies and be able to simultaneously employ project management best practices in tracking the day to day running of several on-going projects.
  • Must be able to prepare and present technical site survey and project status/milestone reports in recommended formats.
  • Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Optical Transmission technologies; including SDH, WDM and DWDM (OLA, ROADM, FOADM) etc.
  • Must have adequate understanding of Alarms related to failures along Optical and MW Transmission systems.
  • Must have good computer skills in handling MS Office packages such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio etc.
  • Ability to foresee project risks, analyse and solve critical network deployment issues as well as manage several stakeholders in a multi-vendor environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(8)Job Title: Specialist, Digital Marketing

Job ID: IRC4806
Location: Lagos

Job Description        

  • Manage the planning and delivery of digital marketing strategies and campaigns for EMTS.
  • Responsible for monitoring digital campaigns and advising on effective yet cost-saving strategies and platforms with considerable return on investment/ad spend while taking ownership of 9mobile’s online presence and digital brand identity with effective social media marketing executions. T
  • he role will also see to launching best SEO practices for organic growth and brand visibility and deliver actionable insights to improve overall business performance.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement multi-touchpoint digital marketing strategies aligned with the business and marketing goals.
  • Develop and implement exciting social media marketing strategies in line with brand identity and global best practices
  • Monitor digital media campaigns and drive efficiency across all paid executions on digital channels (Google Search & Display, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, Programmatic, etc.)
  • Optimize campaigns for conversion with agility to curb budget wastage and maximize ROAS
  • Develop, deploy and manage website content as a core touchpoint for brand presence and customer engagement with the aim to improve customer satisfaction
  • Content planning and creation, scheduling, and deployment
  • Conduct social listening through dedicated tools to keep track of social media brand mentions, sentiments, share of voice, etc.
  • Research and optimization of copy, keywords and landing pages on web and mobile for SEO.
  • Work with PR and Marketing Communications teams to drive link building and other SEO elements in content creation and content programming
  • Use data to measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs).
  • Monitor digital marketing trends locally and globally and suggest ways to creatively leverage them in line with our brand’s DNA.
  • Constant innovation on how to improve 9mobile’s social media activities and overall digital performance while providing perspective for adoption where appropriate
  • Carry out other activities as instructed by the Manager, Digital Marketing.

Qualifications and  Requirements

  • First Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Digital Media or any other related field
  • Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.
  • Proven experience with social listening, campaign monitoring, website and mobile analytics tools(e.g., Brand24, Meltwater, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Keyword Planner, Search Console, Appsflyer, Mixpanel, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of performance marketing, conversion, and customer acquisition & retention strategies
  • Google Ads Certifications or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints.
  • Proven SEO & SEM experience
  • Proven experience in innovative digital campaigns and effective service delivery
  • Very good conceptual and analytical thinking skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(9)Job Title: Manager, Circuit Switch VAS

Job ID: IRC4809
Location: Abuja,NG

Job Description

  • Manage the operation and maintenance of Circuit Switching (CS) and PS VAS systems and provide high level support functions on VAS equipment.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head, CIVE Operations in communicating the unit’s direction and objectives to all staff.
  • Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the team/ function’s activities.
  • Assist in continuously reviewing the unit’s activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
  • Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit/function’s strategy.
  • Establish and manage service levels with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the CS VAS Operations team to ensure the optimal performance, operation and maintenance of EMTS’s circuit switching systems and VAS nodes.
  • Liaise with vendors to commission, integrate and perform system acceptance testing (SAT) for VAS elements on EMTS’s network.
  • Troubleshoot circuit switching VAS network nodes such as Voicemail, USSD, IVR, CRBT, SMSC,IPCC, SCG, etc., as required to prevent, isolate, and resolve network faults.
  • Ensure adherence to a proactive maintenance cycle on all VAS circuit switching systems
  • Implement pacification scheme when platform operation issues arise.
  • Focus on users experience, provide service UI and logical flow improvement suggestion, support content operation and promotion.
  • Establish operation methodology based on deep understanding of mobile internet and telecom VAS operations
  • Review recommendations of the internal audit function relating to CS VAS system policies, standards, guidelines and operations and take action as required.
  • Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
  • Troubleshoot system and network problems diagnosing and solving hardware or software fault.
  • Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, CIVE Operations.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, CIVE Operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / technology related field.
  • Minimum of Six (6) years work experience in VAS solution with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
  • Familiar with VAS equipment and platform
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft IIS and ASP. Net; Web/internet content filtering
  • IP Technologies
  • Knowledge of Database Management and SQL query
  • Strong knowledge of (SMPP, SMPP3.4,OS(UNIX, Linux)
  • Domain name, service configuration and management,
  • Programming skills: Java
  • Good communication skills and strong customer – centric focus

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(10)Job Title: Project Manager, RAN

Job ID: IRC4805
Location: Abuja

Job Description

  • Project Manager, RAN Projects (Packet Switch Core Base Station Subsystems): Responsible for e2eproject management on procurement, installation, commissioning, integration, acceptance and testing of Packet Switch Core & Base station sub-systems which includes, but not limited to; PS Core, 2G, 3G and 4G RAN network elements based on Work plans from planning Department.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Coordinate RAN projects initiation from Capex Justification or Business case stage and seeking executive budget approvals up to generating project charter for sign-off by major stakeholders.
  • Obtain and review of technical site surveys at new and existing sites to ensure RFI status for CS Core & BSS technical projects and provide the reports as outcome to trigger necessary action in accordance with the project requirements.
  • Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plans throughout project lifecycle in accordance with 9mobile project management methodologies.
  • Manage the scope of the project, taking into consideration dependencies such as the core network, SAQ, Civil works, Power, transmission connectivity, inter-shelter infrastructure etc.
  • Provide equipment layout for all Core/BSS network project locations taking into consideration the use of installation space, power and cooling
  • Create and maintain a project schedule including activity definition, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements
  • Facilitate Project kick-off meetings and manage internal and external expectations in line with project critical success factors.
  • Define, negotiate, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables
  • Identify, analyse, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks throughout project lifecycle and proposal/estimating phases.
  • Communicate project status, risk, and escalated issues at project governance meetings
  • Coordinate acceptance process with Network Operation team and ensure final sign off of all PATs/RFS certificates
  • Track all new shelter delivery with civil designs team to ensure effective implementation of core and VAS nodes
  • Ensure all Shelters carry alarm boxes to ensure effective termination of external alarms with MGW/BSC nodes
  • Coordinate PAT for all CS Core & BSS Network elements deployed, facilitate snags clearance where applicable and ensure proper handover to the Network operation team; confirm RFS, PAC status based on actual project deliverables and perform project closure activities when all project objectives have been accomplished.
  • Prepare project progress report for the project governance meeting by means of periodic project meetings with stakeholders and where necessary, project site visitation to gather data and provide management with up to date reports.
  • Audit EMTS sites and Data Centres hosting relevant CS Core & BSS nodes to ensure availability of space, power and cooling for future expansion/upgrade. Where constraints are observed, solutions are proffered in coordination with relevant functional departments within technical Division.
  • Maintain and regularly update a database of all CS Core & BSS network elements deployed across the network.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with equipment vendors as well as coordinate deployment activities between vendors and internal stakeholders in terms of roll out materials planning, project scheduling, risk and database management.
  • Development of processes & procedures for handling the implementation of all CS Core &BSS node deployment projects.
  • Relate closely with the Turnkey Roll out, Civil design and M&E implementation/Operation teams and come up with the schedules for site infrastructure readiness as it affects CS Core & BSS network implementation
  • Keep abreast of global and local project management best practices as it relates to CS Core& BSS network equipment deployment, technological advancements, interoperability and backward integration with older technology.
  • Prepare E2E Project Management documentation (Charter, Project Scope Statement, PMP, Quality reports, etc.) from concept phase to project closure.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • First Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of Five years post NYSC relevant work experience
  • Must have knowledge of project management methodologies and be able to simultaneously employ project management best practices in tracking the day to day running of several on-going projects.
  • Must be able to prepare and present technical site survey and project status/milestone reports in recommended formats.
  • Must have good understanding of BSS core network architecture and signaling/traffic flow for various Network elements involved.
  • Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of 2G/3G RAN technologies; including BSC/TC/PCU and RNC connectivity to the PS & CS Core network elements as well as backhaul access technology.
  • Must have good computer skills in handling MS Office packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio etc.
  • Understanding of IP technology and core and BSS network interfaces is a prerequisite.
  • Ability to foresee project risks, analyze and solve critical network deployment issues as well as manage several stakeholders in a multi-vendor environment.
  • Basic knowledge of transmission networks and the dependency/requirements for integration of core network elements.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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