MTN Uganda Managing Director – FibreCo Jobs in Uganda

MTN Uganda Managing Director – FibreCo Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Managing Director – FibreCo

Reports to: Global Connect Chief FibreCo Officer

Dotted Reporting Line: Chief Executive Officer – MTN Uganda

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

The Managing Director will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategy Development and Implementation

Build a compelling and innovative Opco strategy that reinforces the current patron base and attracts a wider variety of new patrons; to ensure a sustained economic value driven business

Leverage the scale of MTN to deliver future commercial benefits with a view to rapidly improve commercial performance within the next 2 years

Lead the creation of the OpCo strategy, in collaboration with functional leads, aligning it with the overarching Group mandate.

Oversee implementation of the strategy by means of providing OpCo-wide direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmaps

Lead regular review of the OpCo strategy and roadmap to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem.

Ensure that the same is cascaded to the functional leads

Staff Leadership and Management

Build and manage a high performing team by providing leadership, role clarity, training and career development

Source, induct and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines

Continually develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team working

Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary

Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team

Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program

Performance manage resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary

Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team

Promote a ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance.

Governance

Strategic Meetings

Chair the executive committee to align on strategic goals and key operational decisions

Serve on the board of OpCo FibreCo to ensue board mandates and shareholder objectives are met

Lead strategic meetings, ensure relevant participation and provide guidance and input in the various discussions

Lead OpCo wide transformation initiatives, elicit inputs from relevant parties

Lead strategy development and implementation of adequate risk mitigation and controls across all functions

Oversee evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs

Approve new initiatives & projects in the Opco

Approve proposals on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures where required

Escalations

Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to the Board/GlobalConnect CEO

Manage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery.

Function Tactical

Review all projects initiated in the OpCo

Review and finalise objectives, targets and budgets for the OpCo

Review key risks, issues and dependencies and monitor mitigation actions taken by the different functions

Manage budgets and oversee compliance

Provide approval regarding tactical changes, when required

Chair tactical meetings, when required

Performance

Monitor performance and alignment with global strategy

KPI approval and exception performance review

Reporting

Report on a monthly basis to the Board and GlobalConnect CEO relating to progress made within the OpCo and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation

Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required

Budgets

Develop and manage OpCo’s budgets in line with business objectives

Analyze and approve initiatives aiming the cost of operations are reduced, in line with a least cost operating strategy stemming from the business drivers

Operational Delivery

Overall Leadership:

As the leader of all the functions across the OpCo, the role is accountable

to:

Establish, monitor and align the direction, strategy and results of the functions, collectively and as individual work areas in the OpCo

Manage and drive revenue growth and EBIDTA in line with board and shareholder expectations.

Manage revenue portfolio in excess of USD 15-20 Mn

Lead and drive an integrated solution development and problem-solving philosophy across the functions. Guide functional leads to further cascade it in their respective functions

Oversee functional monitoring of true-value metrics to measure the impact and benefit of each function to the OpCo and in turn, GlobalConnect.

Lead continuous improvement across all functions

Owner of partnerships and alliances for all key strategic priority areas in the OpCo

Serve as the face of the OpCo and liaise with all key external stakeholders

Participate in key seminars / forums as the brand ambassador for GlobalConnect and respond to strategic queries on the business

Drive Corporate and Social responsibility

Delivery Leadership:

As the delivery leader of the OpCo, the role is accountable for the following work area outcomes:

Strategy, Governance & Reporting:

Create value for MTN & GlobalConnect with key external stakeholders (regulator, government, etc) in order influence public policy decisions

Inspire confidence with the investor community and enhances the company reputation when dealing with stakeholders and media

Cascade the Group’s functional strategies to the OpCo and ensure that all functional leads embed the same within their respective functions

Deliver agreed business goals in accordance with overall business strategy with a high focus quality of service and customer experience.

Education:

Minimum Bachelor academic degree coupled with an MBA/Masters

4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or a related field will be advantageous

Experience:

Minimum of 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in wholesale/infrastructure/B2B Telecommunications sector

Senior Management track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role

Successful track record as a senior management professional in delivering exceptional business growth & financial results

Proficient in driving company’s financial performance, business growth and technology/infrastructure expansion

Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding emerging market

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge:

Wholesale/infrastructure/B2B Telecommunications
Board Management & Corporate Governance

Business and Finance acumen

Sales strategy planning and execution

Product Strategy & Roadmap

Business development

Technology & Infrastructure deployment

Customer value management

Account management

Skills:

Strategy Directors – Sets strategic direction for the formulation of business strategies aligned to overarching vision

Decisive Problem Solver – Makes decisions firmly and quickly based on logic and intuition to solve complex operational challenges through effective influencing

Value Creator – Creates opportunities for commercial and enterprise innovation to maximise business impact that creates shareholder value

Culture and Change Translator – Translates values and vital behaviours into ethical business strategies

Inspiring People Leader – Is self-aware and leads a business leadership culture holding others accountable for building talent pipelines

Stakeholder Influencer – Leads the MTN brand and influences internal and external stakeholder relationships for value creation

Results Achiever – Creates shareholder value through driving sustainable business result

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; MTN Uganda Managing Director – FibreCo Jobs in Uganda

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