Chief Technology Officer at RP International

RP International – Since 1998, RP International has been helping companies around the world to drive major transformation by identifying, acquiring and managing highly skilled talent. Our original focus was the Telecommunications sector, but since then we have developed expertise and strong case studies across Media, Technology, Aviation, Automotive and Energy as our clients look to harness the potential of Industry 4.0.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Brief
This role is mobile network focused (not IT). An executive position but with a hands-on approach guaranteeing network coverage and regulatory compliance:

• Design
• Implementation
• Maintenance

The Role

• Drive strategy formulation and provide strategic leadership and direction to the Networks function.
• Forecast Network Capacity requirements and Network Quality Management
• Formulate and implement the Technology Architecture for Global Delivery in partnership with the regional CTO for Africa.
• Ensure building of Intelligent Network & VAS management and maintenance of the physical in-country network for the Opco.
• Key partner and stakeholder management.
• Governance and performance monitoring of Country operations.
• Ensure capability development of the team and improved engagement.
• Customer Experience.
• Monitor and ensure an efficient NOE.

Job Requirements

• 10-15 years of varied experience, 5-7 within Telecom Industry or 5-7 years in GSM / CDMA Network.
• Minimum 5 years management experience in network Performance / Optimization / Planning / O&M
• Should have led Technical function of a smaller operation

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.