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• Extract value from what we already have through divisional focused
  commercial activities such as: divisional business optimisation projects,
  contracts review and negotiation, capital/budget     efficiency activities within
  division, etc.
• Innovation – identifying and taking advantage     of new business opportunities, e.g.,
  through stimulating new business opportunities, divisional products
  launched, division product/process    
  innovation, structural changes within division, etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by influencing
  state/local legislations & policies, participating in local level
  industry think-tanks, building & extending national B-2-B     and similar relationships, etc.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national and ecosystem
  through participation as a thought leader, executing local CSR projects,
  involvement in local industry non-ICT policy &     think-tank activities etc.
• Divisional people leadership activities: coaching, staff development
  and motivation through intra staff coaching, employee networks
  mentorship/support, own division employee engagement projects, faculty
  roles, inter/intra talent mentorship, etc.
• Generic activities necessary for positive business outcomes such as:
  supporting recruitment, thought leadership as internal
  (interview/disciplinary) panel member, influencing next level     leaders (e.g., at BPR) etc.
• Support the Shareholder return strategy by     developing and implementing the Division’s
  processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score
  card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase
  EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX    
  Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process
  optimisation etc), to drive efficiency gains to ensure  at least 5% reduction in Divisional
  budget year-on-year.
• Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN
  Value Creation Philosophy
• Review business plans for MTN Uganda and manpower imperatives for
  the organization and determine the organisation’s     manning requirements/ manning levels
  and ensure efficient allocation of    
  manpower for organization effectiveness
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and
  relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance
  partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a     close working relationship with
  relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Manages risks associated with information and IT assets through
  appropriate standards and security architecture
• Recommends & enforces compliance to Group architectural
  blueprint, considering local & international developments     in business and architectural
  principles.

• The ideal candidate for the MTN Uganda Senior Manager IT Design
  & Delivery job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree preferably
  Computer Science or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage
• 10 years’ work experience covering Enterprise Architecture and
  planning within a Medium to Large Telco or Multi-Media organisation
  especially the business/technology planning.
• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in
  relevant sector/ industry
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Detailed experience of integrating Enterprise applications and
  technology in a complex environment
• SOA and end-to-end Portal and Social media expertise
• Detailed working experience of IT governance and standards.
• At least six years of experience in enterprise architecture and
  NGOSS, EA frameworks and Telco 2.0 frameworks especially proven and
  applied knowledge of Telco business model.
• Trainings & Knowledge:
• Emerging Enterprise Architectures
• Systems design
• Software development methodologies e.g. Rational.
• Leadership development programmes
• ISO 9000
• ISO1404
• Testing tools for various products
• Configuration management tools
• Software Development and management
• Interpersonal and  
  communication skills
• Leadership and  people
  management skills
• Problem solving
• Results / goal oriented
• Strategic Thinking

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