Specialist - Solution Architect Technology Information at MTN

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Constantly seek better solutions for the using of alternative power (generators), improving civil security and improvement on site builds
• To work closely with the product owners/delivery leads to implement the right solutions

RESPONSIBILITIES

Solutions deliver:

• Maintain knowledge regarding global trends in network power/security and infrastructure trends
• Advise regions and vendors and or resolve technical problems that arise from network operations
• Investigate all new products introduced by vendors and ensure seamless installation into the network
• Write technical product specifications and product introduction
• Write technical specifications and enforce that products used meets the required technical standard and is correctly specified prior to deployment into the network

Governance:

• Address deviations both external & internal
• Implement standard governance processes across regions
• Ensure compliance to proper contractual contract processes and practices
• Maintain contract governance policies, including administration, processes.
• Implement standard governance across the regions to manage managed services effectively 
• Ensure new activities within network environment is transitioned smoothly withing the network operations department

Communication and co-ordination:

• Continuously review and update best practice implementation.
• Assist and coordinate with financial and contracts departments. 
• Provide smooth workflow between departments by ensuring deadlines are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of 3 years tertiary qualification in related field – engineering

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in telecommunication environment
• Project Management experience 
• Experience with working and manipulating data to achieve effective analysis
• Experience with working across business departments/Business Support
• Experience in finding solutions

Skills:

• Telco-related training 
• Project Management 
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Negotiation
• Solution driven