Airtel Nigeria
Telecommunications
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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