Architect, ict & digital new vacancy job at mtn | details and application guides

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, the leading cellular telecommunications company in Africa. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

Since launch in August 2001, MTN has steadily deployed its services across Nigeria. It now provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many of these villages and communities are being connected to the world of telecommunications for the first time ever.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant positions below:

Job Title: Architect, ICT & Digital
Location: Lagos
Specialization: Construction / Mining
Industry: ICT / Telecommunications
Deadline Application: December 15, 2017
Type Job: Fulltime

JOB DETAILS

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents which we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

Description Job

Architectural Lead for ICT & Digital Solutions & Platforms architecture across the value chain.
Drives the solutioning of blueprints and roadmaps for ICT & Digital basedplatforms e.g. Cloud, Video, IOT etc
Develop the long term ICT & Digital Solutions strategic plans and implement them
Develop standards and guidelines for technical designing based on various business goals
Undertake the development, maintenance, and governance of the ICT & Digital Solutions architecture
Recommend necessary changes in the existing ICT & Digital application and work for its efficient functioning, revenue generation, and cost savings
Make sure that ICT & Digital services implementations are completed according to the architecture roadmap
Define enterprise level systems architecture and direct the design and approach to deployment.
Design scalable architecture architecture based on trend analysis of current use and forecast and benchmark application capabilities based on projected growth.
Create, maintain, disseminate & validate application development guidelines & standards for all artifacts will facilitate the oversight standardization and future direction of all application development.
Design the architectural landscape to accomplish cross system objectives and advantageous trade-offs across the ecosystem
Ensure the alignment of Enterprise Architecture with the business strategy throughout the cycle of innovation, planning and delivery for ICT & Digital Solutions Chart roadmap of Technology Infrastructure, Evolution, Emerging Technologies & Trends.
Evaluate developments in architecture in the local and international business environment and recommend value adding improvements to MTNN's application architecture roadmaps.
Develop a high level view of current and future state business and solution architecture for ICT & Digital Systems that is well connected with business strategy.
Develop and demonstrate subject matter expertise in various areas such as ICT & Digital, Cloud Computing, Systems Integration
Provide leadership role by participating in Architecture
Review conversations to help guide development of ICT & Digital system solutions that are strategically aligned to the overall architecture vision.
Work with other team members to develop a comprehensive view of all aspects of ICT & Digital system architecture.

Job Condition

Normal MTNN working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Open office plan

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MIN REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

6 year (s)

MIN QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's Degree / HND

DESIRED COURSES:

Not Specified

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Experience & Training

A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology / Systems or related field from a reputable institution. Master's degree in related field will be added.
TOGAF certified for at least 12 - 18 months
Minimum of six (6) years 'experience experience of: 5years Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) experience 4 years' experience integrating applications and technology in a complex environment.
Good working knowledge of EA frameworks, NGOSS Practicable Telco 2.0 experience API & Digital platform experience. Business Process re- engineering and management experience. In-depth proven experience in Architecture governance, Business Capability & Value Chain Analysis, Transition Architecture & Roadmaps In depth proven experience in digital (IOT, CLOUD, SMAC) and how theydrive the digital agenda.
Training: Emerging Enterprise Architectures Telco 2.0 Enterprise 2.0 NGOSS.

Minimum Qualification