Technology Lead: Infrastructure Development

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa TalentCru Full time

My client is seeking a Technology Lead with 12+ years of management experience in an ICT and/or Telecoms IT and Network environment, of which at least 5 years in a Senior Executive capacity. This individual will be responsible to drive, review and optimise for Mozambique, Tanzania, Lesotho DRC. This is a 12 month contract.

  • Support creation development of infrastructure joint venture Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s) across company markets
  • SPV Technology Strategy, Architecture, and Operating model design for the company which will offer both passive Tower infrastructure as well as Rural Network as a Service networks in countries that have a positive business case
  • Source, drive, and negotiate strategic partnerships – vendors, investors, and customers
  • Support the Establishment of a Programme Management Office for infrastructure development
  • Support the resourcing of Group and in-market SPV teams (headcount resources)
  • Alignment with Group technology strategy and supply chain processes
  • University Degree such as BSC in Telecom and/or IT as a minimum (preferably postgraduate)
  • MBA or similar management qualification is advantageous.
  • 12+ years of management experience in an ICT and/or Telecoms IT Network environment, of which at least 5 years in a Senior Executive capacity.
  • Proven experience and track record of managing medium to large telecoms operations, compiling budgets, designing operating models, and executing strategic projects.
  • Effective management of a complex and large organisation of professionals providing leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  • Deep knowledge of mobile and fixed technologies (standard and non-standard) across the Consumer and Business customer base.

 

the Planning:

  • Drive, Review, and optimise for Mozambique, Tanzania, Lesotho DRC.
  • Compile a view of existing network infrastructure for NLD/Metro/FTTH/FTTB/FTTS
  • Facilitate network plans based on agreed criteria for inputs into the business case
  • SPV network deployment plans
  • End-to-end network architecture for Backhaul and FTTx across network, IT, Cyber, NOC
  • Optimal business structure, Partnership, and resourcing plans
  • Human resourcing structure for the SPV’s
  • BNG/OLT/ONT Dimensioning
  • Prepare the scope of work required for RFP and facilitate RFP’s with SCM for POC and wider scale deployments
  • Facilitate due diligence of existing network infrastructure
  • Prepare specifications of infrastructure required for the company to be used in RFP’s for both urban and rural areas
  • Ensure network plans align with the business case and inputs used are well benchmarked and realistic.

Execution:

  • Support implementation/execution of plans
  • Prepare a managed service strategy to be adopted post-go-live
  • Prepare a SOW for managed services to plan, build, and operate for the first 3 years

Legal and Regulatory:

  • Input into detailed Stakeholder engagement plan, Engage with Regulators and, secure licenses
  • Support legal with Shareholder agreements, Master lease agreements, and all related legal drafting.

Governance:

  • Regular steering committees in the business-critical areas
  • EXCO updates

Scope:

Phase 1 markets (12 months):

  • DRC – Support and Coordinate to establish a blueprint
  • Mozambique
  • Tanzania
  • Lesotho strategy

Phase 2 markets (+12 months):

  • Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt


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