Senior Manager, Fintech and Digital Services MTN Zambia

The key responsibilities for this role include but not limited to the following:

• Develops and oversees the end to end Solution delivery lifecycle from Requirements gathering and analysis, architecture and design, development and testing, deployment to production environment in line with MTN business strategy;
• Manages day to day operational support for all FINCO business dependent applications and interfacing platforms;
• Efficiently identify, document, report and drive resolution of Fintech IT Security risks;
• Extracts value from what we already have through divisional focused commercial activities such as: divisional business optimisation projects, contracts review and negotiation, capital/budget efficiency activities within division, etc;
• Identifies and takes advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., through stimulating new business opportunities, divisional products launched, division product/process innovation, structural changes within division, etc;
• Maintains leadership in the Fintech/Digital industry by influencing state/local legislations & policies, participating in local level industry think-tanks, building & extending national B-2-B and similar relationships, etc;
• Enhances/expands MTN’s role in the larger national and ecosystem through participation as a thought leader, executing local CSR projects, involvement in local industry non-GSM policy & think-tank activities etc.

Candidate Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 credit or better of which English and Mathematics are a must;
• First degree in an IT related field;
• Master’s Degree in Business Admin/management is desirable;
• 10 years experience which includes the following: Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry preferably Fintech and/or Digital business;
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous;
• At least 5 years of relevant technical IT experience;
• Experience in application development and support is desirable.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Hand delivered or posted applications will not be accepted.

Note: that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.