• First degree in Information Systems
  
• Accreditation in IT from a recognized body
  
• An MBA or a master’s qualification in a related field is required
  
• Fluent in English
  

• At least 5 years strategic management experience in a Telco or Digital Business
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in relevant sector/ industry
  
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding of emerging markets
  
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.
  
• Proven track record of a start-up, shutdown and/or business improvement project
  

• Architect and oversee the execution of an enterprise IT vision that integrates emerging technologies, including AI, IoT, hybrid cloud, automation, and edge computing, to position MTN Nigeria as a technology leader.
  
• Design and implement a robust IT strategy that aligns with MTN’s drive toward digital transformation, ensuring agility, scalability, and responsiveness to rapidly evolving market needs.
  
• Develop governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to guide IT operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, compliance, and delivery of high-quality services.
  
• Spearhead the adoption of innovative digital platforms, enabling cloud-native and microservices architectures to enhance operational agility and support a diverse range of digital services.
  
• Build a comprehensive IT risk management strategy, embedding cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity into all processes to protect MTN Nigeria’s operations and reputation.
  
• Evaluate and ensure the deployment of modernized IT infrastructure, applications, and tools to support digital growth and operational resilience.
  
• Oversee the technical architecture of IT systems, ensuring relevance, flexibility, and the infusion of innovations to support MTN Nigeria’s transition to a TechCo.
  
• Establish a data governance framework that leverages data as a strategic asset, enabling data-driven decision-making and the creation of new revenue streams through analytics and AI.
  
• Monitor IT projects and operations to ensure resource availability, strategic alignment, and maximized return on investment from technology initiatives.
  
• Develop and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Terms of Reference with technology providers and partners, ensuring alignment with the organization’s digital transformation goals.