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  • Posted: Jul 30, 2019
    Deadline: Aug 2, 2019
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    AirtelTigo is a solid, dynamic and innovative brand, providing a wide range of telecommunications services, including mobile voice, data mobile financial services and business connectivity solutions. Launched in November 2017, from a merger between erstwhile Airtel and Tigo, AirtelTigo is the second-largest Mobile Network Operator in Ghana.


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    IT Operations Director

    Job Description

    • Establish operational and capital budgets to address the needs of various areas of the IT department;
    • Coordinate the selection, implementation, and upgrade of the business’s software/applications and services;
    • Develop and implement a business recovery strategy for the IT department;
    • Establish security architecture and implements procedures and controls to ensure information and data are secured and in compliance with the security and storage regulations of the business;
    • Lead the team in the analysis, enhancement, and tailor current practices and existing systems to increase operating efficiencies as well as reduce costs within the business;
    • Ensure consistency and maintainability of existing infrastructure environments with well-documented standards and procedures for the implementation of technical solutions;
    • Ensure adherence to the overall financial objectives of the business and track the annual departmental expenditures;
    • Explore new technologies and software as appropriate and in conjunction with the Chief Information Officer oversees the architecture and implementation of the ongoing support of the network;
    • Build a collaborative culture within the department and partner with various departments within the organization to ensure the common business objective is achieved;
    • Maintain strong relationship with stakeholders and consistently update them on all maintenance & operations efforts;
    • Manage application and database changes and ensure the potential impact on any up-line or down-line application is also tested and coordinated;
    • Manage application-level testing and support for changes in other infrastructure areas;
    • Collaborate with the finance department in deciding the IT department’s financial needs;
    • Work closely with the customer support team in gathering consumer feedback and develop insights to improve IT services;
    • Ensure availability of applications as defined by business need per formal service level agreements;
    •  Ensure applications are maximized to guarantee business productivity;
    • Assess the effectiveness of the existing solutions, software/applications, data, and processes developed by the department;
    •  Analyze complex business requirements and make a recommendation to the Chief Information Officer for technical solutions and ensure that these solutions are aligned with the overall business vision, mission, and direction;
    • Keeps track of licensing on all IT related items;
    • Champion, implement and manage process and productivity improvement programs and preventive maintenance initiatives;
    • Manage the data collection and reporting on all application-related service levels and periodic reviews with customers and vendors.
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    Requirement/Skills

    • A University degree in any field with emphasis on Computer Science, Information Technology and other related disciplines. Possession of a Master’s will be an advantage;
    • A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in a senior IT position and in a constantly evolving environment, preferably a Telco environment;
    • Must demonstrate experience with a wide variety of business software and have a proven track record of creative solution delivery and delivery on business needs;
    • Must demonstrate a good understanding of network infrastructure technologies, inclusive of security solutions, for example, anti-SPAM and anti-virus technologies;
    • Must demonstrate a deep understanding of telecommunications and have vast experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation as well as data storage solutions;
    • Exhibit expert knowledge in building and leveraging open source technology;
    • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills both in written and verbal form;
    • Excellent reporting writing skills and can engage at the C Level;
    • Must be an enthusiastic problem solver and have advanced critical and strategic thinking skills
    • Demonstrate exceptionally strong leadership skills;
    • Excellent people management abilities.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified applicants should send their Applications & Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected]

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