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The Head of Technology Operations will manage and steer the Technology Operations function to achieve Best Customer Experience and Efficiency for Consumer and Enterprise. The role will drive efficiencies through automation/AI and by maximizing the use of Vodacom Group’s operational capabilities (including but not limited to Africa-SOC, MPA,…etc). Scope includes operational ownership of all the company’s network and IT platforms and services.
Job Responsibility:
Corrective and preventive maintenance of all network and IT assets as per defined maintenance policies and procedures (including field maintenance). Network includes Mobile, Fixed and Infrastructure assets
24/7/365 Network and IT service operation to ensure high availability of all platforms, applications, and services. Shadow IT and Shadow Operations must be eradicated to ensure has end-to-end ownership
Continuous improvement of all operational KPIs, service quality and reduction of customer complaints based on analytics and end-to-end troubleshooting for both consumer and enterprise customers
Operate Service Desk to Internal IT users, support Customer operations, and provide technical support to Enterprise customers
Achieve Operational Excellence by driving automation and maximizing capabilities provided by other Group affiliates (A-SOC and MPA). Co-create additional automation use cases for Vodacom DRC with A-SOC team
Ensure that in-country OSS platforms remain compliant to ASOC platform requirements
Manage the Opex and Capex Operations budget and work to introduce YoY efficiencies
Requirements:
18+ years management experience in an ICT and / or Telecoms IT & Network environment, of which at least 7 years in leadership capacity
Effective management of a complex organization of professionals and other stakeholders (A-SOC, MPA, vendors) providing leadership, problem solving and fast decision making
All-round knowledge of IT, Digital, mobile and fixed technologies across the Consumer and Business customer base
Ability to build and maintain a strong team with the right expertise and qualities
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic business environment
University Degree such as BSc in Telecom
Post graduate studies preferably MBA and Automation/AI studies