Manager, CCT & Infrastructure - Needed.. Airtel Nigeria

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  Manager, CCT & Infrastructure - Needed
  Employer: Airtel Nigeria
  
  Job Ref Code n°: 7028
  Job Title: Manager, CCT & Infrastructure
  REPORTING TO : General Manager IT Projects
  
  LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
  
  JOB PURPOSE:
  -_->Provide overall leadership, control and decision-making for the IT Infrastructure (DC, CCT, NWSM, Tools, Etc) to ensure the achievement of the set business goals
  -_->This role drives the immediate, medium and long term strategies for the areas in scope i.e. DC, CCT, etc. Hence, a key requirement is to gain a solid
  
  understanding of business strategies and maintain intelligence on competitor technology; Stays abreast of industry trends in the business and technology and relationship with research firms in terms of advanced or emerging technologies for infrastructure components within scope of this function.
  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  EXPECTED END RESULTS
  
  MAJOR ACTIVITIES
  Manage and Control Infrastructure delivery
  -_->To put in place the required functions to ensure a quality service from Infrastructure
  Manage Infrastructure Roadmap
  -_->Working with the IT S1, ensure speedy delivery of CCT and Infrastructure projects
  Thought Leadership
  -_->Provide technical knowledge and leadership in the specific infrastructure management activities covered by the department, notably DC, CCT, NWSM, Tools.
  
  Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills
  -_->Any of the following:
  -_->University degree in Computer Science and other related disciplines
  -_->Professional qualification in Project Management Techniques
  -_->Professional Qualification in ITIL and SIX Sigma with focus on IT Relevant Experience
  -_->8-10 years with a minimum of 3 years in management role preferably within the Telecoms industry.
  -_->Experience on managing diverse and complex infrastructure platforms and environments especially around CCT, DC, etc
  
  Personal Characteristics & Behaviours
  -_->Excellent communication and process management skills
  -_->Strong background with stakeholder management
  -_->Energy, drive and fairness, engaging team player
  -_->Results driven
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