Manager - IPX Planning.Bayobab at MTN Group

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IPX Planning, Signaling, Roaming, Messaging Platforms, Core Network Planning, 5G Core, Cloud Native, Network Functions Virtualization, TOGAF, CPaaS, API Integration, System Architecture, Telecommunications, Project Management, Budget Management, Strategic Planning

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job * Architect Carrier-Grade IPX, Signaling, Roaming and Messaging Platforms Provide leadership in end-to-end architecture design for IPX, Signaling, Roaming and Messaging Platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and interoperable platforms that meet Tier-1 carrier standards. * Drive System Design & Solution Engineering Lead system-level design and solutioning for Signalling hub (STP/DRA), Signalling Firewalls (SS7, GTP FW), IPX transport, and related security components. Delivering optimized and resilient solutions aligned with global telecom protocols. * Plan & Design Future-Ready IPX Infrastructure Develop modular, future-proof architectures for IPX, Signaling, Roaming and Messaging Platforms, enabling seamless integration with 5G, IoT, and emerging technologies while supporting global roaming and messaging services. * Technology Roadmap & Migration Strategy Define a technology roadmap for IPX, Signaling, Roaming and Messaging Platforms evolution, including protocol upgrades, virtualization, and cloud-native deployments, aligned with industry trends and business growth objectives. * Solutioning for Business Expansion & Monetization Translate business requirements into innovative technical solutions that optimize IPX, Signaling, Roaming and Messaging Platforms performance, enhance security, and unlock new revenue streams through advanced interconnect and roaming services Key Performance Areas: The Role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives: * Develop and Evolve Planning Function * Build and continuously enhance the Bayobab planning function to meet changing business needs, new technologies, and strategic projects * Work closely with business teams to evolve Bayobab systems, ensuring alignment with goals for sales growth, customer experience, and profitability. * Facilitate Technical Governance & Innovation - Lead governance processes in coordination with Bayobab and MTN Group stakeholders and senior management, driving future-focused planning for innovation and business transformation. * Define Standards, Tools, and Roadmaps - Establish planning tools, methodologies, and standards for Roaming, Messaging, and Signaling platforms, including technology roadmaps for evolution and migration. * Develop, Review and Validate Platform Designs - Ensure designs and functional requirements for Roaming, Messaging, and Signaling platforms meet technical, security, and business objectives. * Align Technology with Business Strategy - Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure system architectures and solutions align with business goals and operational processes. * Deliver Target Architecture - Define and implement a 3-year platform architecture roadmap, incorporating global technology trends and future-proof design principles. * Budget and KPI Management - Maintain CAPEX/OPEX budgets within approved plans and ensure delivery against departmental KPIs aligned with company mission and customer satisfaction metrics. * Support and Ensure Timely Rollout of Platforms - Oversee planning, rollout, and integration of Roaming, Messaging, and Signaling platforms, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards Job Requirements: Education: * Minimum 4-year Academic Degree (B Eng. / BSc Degree preferred) * Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body as required for role Experience: * Minimum 7–10 years of experience in telecommunications Core Network Planning, Design, and Delivery, spanning multiple generations of mobile network technologies. * Extensive end to end expertise (7–10 years) across key core network architectures, including Circuit Switched Core, Packet Switched Core, Evolved Packet Core, IP Multimedia Subsystem, Network Functions Virtualization–based Core, and Cloud Native 5G Core built on a Service Based Architecture. * Successfully contributed to three or more major telecommunications transformation programs, driving architecture modernization and network evolution. * Proficient in The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), applying structured enterprise architecture principles to guide strategic technology decisions. * Experienced in designing and delivering Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) solution, with strong capabilities in real time communications, API integration, identity management, and scalable cloud based service architectures. * Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body as required for role. * Fluent in English Competencies: * Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator * Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder * Results Achiever, Operationally Astute * Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication infrastructure industry regarding latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the Bayobab footprint * Strong analytical skills to be able to execute market analysis, competitor landscape reports and customer monitoring - Understanding the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape with a focus of emerging markets * Ensures execution of strategies through creating and implementing tactical plans for others to follow * Encourages commercial innovation and continuous improvement for systems, processes, products and service offerings * Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow * Builds relationships across the business in order to influence decision-makers and build team credibility * Produces sustainable divisional results through ethical practices * Sets priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks: * Accountable for a customer centric culture. * Employee relations and collaborative teamwork. * Build professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to the organization. * Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise. * Living the MTN Brand – changing and influence employees’ behaviour. * Manage conflict proactively and monitor disciplinary and grievance actions and trends * Team learning and knowledge sharing within team; appropriate strategic timing for people up-skilling in line with newly developed technologies and strategic practices Other: * Regional and international travel (if required)

Responsibilities

The manager will architect and lead the design of carrier-grade IPX, signaling, roaming, and messaging platforms to ensure scalability and security. They are responsible for defining technology roadmaps, managing budgets, and driving innovation to support business expansion and monetization.