The Services department leads network technology innovation, coordination and expert support for the Group.

Under broad management direction, the role:

• Maintains a deep understanding of group technology strategies and frame vendor product and services capability

• Works closely with individual group operating companies to develop spectrum and technology strategies aligned to group strategy, and assists with execution of network transformation plans

• The role closely collaborates with other members of the group-level technology team that drive overall technology road maps and vision.

Role Accountabilities:

• Lead the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future As-A-Service strategies (Infrastructure-As-A-Service, Planning-As-A-Service, Development-As-A-Service, Deployment-As-A-Service, Operations-As-A-Service, Analytics-As-A-Service, Optimization-As-A-Service)
• Lead the development of Group-level As-A-Service Technology roadmaps, architectures and engineering practices ensuring alignment with Group strategic vision
• Closely collaborates with other members of the technology team to drive overall vision, technology road maps, world-class network architectures, and enable capital efficient network plans.
• Lead Group-wide synergy and harmonization initiatives in network Services
• Provide Group-level team with expertise in technology domain – services, planning and performance to the Group and to the OpCos
• Transfer best-practice solutions planning and design techniques to the OpCos in line with Group preferred practices, architectures and roadmaps
• Coordinate with Group Strategic Sourcing for driving synergies, valuation of bids, and selecting vendors; provide technical expertise
• Develop strategic relationships with key vendors
• Provide Group-level expertise in Services Technology covering strategy, planning & engineering
• Deliver Group functional requirements for Services Technology
• Contribute to relevant expert groups & centers of excellence in Services domain under the Technology Leadership Team’s direction
• Participate in reviewing OpCos’ strategic plans and budgets as a technical expert (participate in development also if requested)
• Support OpCos in resolving Services Technology related issues, as required, and as per the defined framework for Group involvement in the OpCos
• Support in M&A technology due diligence
• Participate in the formulation of strategic and operational governance processes of Group Technology as a member of the senior management team.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical expertise to the global organization and own team in order to embed best practices within Services across the Group

Minimum Experience & Requirements:

• 15 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Previously held a CTO-level position or Head of Planning and Engineering at a major telecommunications operating company with 2G/ 3G/4G accountability
• In-depth working knowledge of Infrastructure (Tower, Power, Fibre) and Network and IT services delivery and assurance
• Extensive hands-on experience in technology strategy and solution planning for 2/3/4G voice and data networks in conjunction with product development and individual network domain SMEs
• Proven ability to translate marketing needs into engineering targets
• International experience, preferably in the MENA and SEA regions
• Current working experience with Infrastructure and Equipment Vendors
• Vast knowledge of key mobile telecom RAN, core network, Transport and VAS platform technologies, including hardware and software components
• Strong knowledge of mobile and fixed network technologies and end-to-end planning practices, implementation methods and cost optimisation strategies.
• Knowledge and experience in systems integration techniques, system engineering, systems management, and KPI reporting
• Strong understanding of technology trends, best practices, and management of technology innovation operations