The Services department leads network technology innovation, coordination and expert support for the Group.
Under broad management direction, the role:
Maintains a deep understanding of group technology strategies and frame vendor product and services capability
Works closely with individual group operating companies to develop spectrum and technology strategies aligned to group strategy, and assists with execution of network transformation plans
The role closely collaborates with other members of the group-level technology team that drive overall technology road maps and vision.
Lead the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future As-A-Service strategies (Infrastructure-As-A-Service, Planning-As-A-Service, Development-As-A-Service, Deployment-As-A-Service, Operations-As-A-Service, Analytics-As-A-Service, Optimization-As-A-Service)
Lead the development of Group-level As-A-Service Technology roadmaps, architectures and engineering practices ensuring alignment with Group strategic vision
Closely collaborates with other members of the technology team to drive overall vision, technology road maps, world-class network architectures, and enable capital efficient network plans.
Lead Group-wide synergy and harmonization initiatives in network Services
Provide Group-level team with expertise in technology domain – services, planning and performance to the Group and to the OpCos
Transfer best-practice solutions planning and design techniques to the OpCos in line with Group preferred practices, architectures and roadmaps
Coordinate with Group Strategic Sourcing for driving synergies, valuation of bids, and selecting vendors; provide technical expertise
Develop strategic relationships with key vendors
Provide Group-level expertise in Services Technology covering strategy, planning & engineering
Deliver Group functional requirements for Services Technology
Contribute to relevant expert groups & centers of excellence in Services domain under the Technology Leadership Team’s direction
Participate in reviewing OpCos’ strategic plans and budgets as a technical expert (participate in development also if requested)
Support OpCos in resolving Services Technology related issues, as required, and as per the defined framework for Group involvement in the OpCos
Support in M&A technology due diligence
Participate in the formulation of strategic and operational governance processes of Group Technology as a member of the senior management team.
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise to the global organization and own team in order to embed best practices within Services across the Group
Demonstration of leadership and functional expertise in the area of Services technologies and practices
Timeliness and quality of roadmaps, architectures, planning practices and reporting guidelines that are appropriate for the group.
Effectiveness in influencing: Numbers of operating company’s aligned to group practices, architectures and roadmaps
Operating company CapEx & OpEx efficiency improvement
Responsiveness to operating company needs as measured by stakeholder feedback
15 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Previously held a CTO-level position or Head of Planning and Engineering at a major telecommunications operating company with 2G/ 3G/4G accountability
In-depth working knowledge of Infrastructure (Tower, Power, Fibre) and Network and IT services delivery and assurance
Extensive hands-on experience in technology strategy and solution planning for 2/3/4G voice and data networks in conjunction with product development and individual network domain SMEs
Proven ability to translate marketing needs into engineering targets
International experience, preferably in the MENA and SEA regions
Current working experience with Infrastructure and Equipment Vendors
Vast knowledge of key mobile telecom RAN, core network, Transport and VAS platform technologies, including hardware and software components
Strong knowledge of mobile and fixed network technologies and end-to-end planning practices, implementation methods and cost optimisation strategies.
Knowledge and experience in systems integration techniques, system engineering, systems management, and KPI reporting
Strong understanding of technology trends, best practices, and management of technology innovation operations