Airtel Nigeria

Telecommunications

Lead, Digital & Mobile Services

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Qualifications

  • Graduate Degree: BSc Computer Science or related discipline
  • Project management certification would be an advantage

Functional / Technical Skills

  • 8 to 10 years of IT experience
  • At Least 4-5 years system operations experience
  • At Least 3-4 years system Solution architecture experience is required.
  • Experience working for a Telecommunications company, Enterprise company or Fintech or Digital based Organization
  • Hands on Knowledge of Unix System, DevOps, Automated Testing,
  • API management and gateway design (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
  • Proven ability to analyze complex business requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
Responsibilities

Digital Product & Project Delivery

  • Understand business requirements (URS/PCN) and translate them into workable technical solutions
  • Lead projects from start to finish using a structured delivery approach (SDLC)
  • Bring together the right teams (business, IT, network, vendors) to get the job done
  • Run requirement sessions and ensure everyone is aligned before development starts

Stakeholder Management (Internal Teams)

  • Regularly engage business teams to understand their needs and challenges
  • Work closely with IT and network teams to deliver complete solutions
  • Make sure systems support the full customer journey from onboarding to service usage
  • Keep communication clear and simple so everyone is on the same page. Follow up on issues and ensure they are resolved on time

Project Planning & Execution

  • Create clear project plans with timelines, deliverables, and responsibilities
  • Track progress and quickly address any delays or risks
  • Hold regular update meetings and keep stakeholders informed
  • Manage scope, cost, quality, and timelines effectively

Operations & Service Support

  • Monitor application performance and fix issues quickly
  • Ensure high system availability and reliability
  • Continuously look for ways to improve system performance
  • Manage changes carefully to avoid service disruption

Solution Design & Architecture

  • Take ownership of solution design from idea to implementation
  • Ensure solutions follow standard architecture and best practices
  • Work with business teams to ensure solutions deliver real value
  • Recommend technologies that can improve efficiency and revenue

Vendor & Partner Management

  • Work closely with vendors on new product development and system support
  • Agree on clear deliverables, timelines, and SLAs
  • Track vendor performance and hold them accountable
  • Resolve issues quickly and escalate when necessary
  • Manage payment milestones based on delivery progress

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