Job Vacancies at 9mobile

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager, RAN

Job ID: IRC4805
Job Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Project Manager, RAN Projects (Packet Switch Core Base Station Subsystems): Responsible for e2eproject management on procurement, installation, commissioning, integration, acceptance and testing of Packet Switch Core & Base station sub-systems which includes, but not limited to; PS Core, 2G, 3G and 4G RAN network elements based on Work plans from planning Department.

Principal Functions

• Coordinate RAN projects initiation from Capex Justification or Business case stage and seeking executive budget approvals up to generating project charter for sign-off by major stakeholders.
• Obtain and review of technical site surveys at new and existing sites to ensure RFI status for CS Core & BSS technical projects and provide the reports as outcome to trigger necessary action in accordance with the project requirements.
• Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plans throughout project lifecycle in accordance with 9mobile project management methodologies.
• Manage the scope of the project, taking into consideration dependencies such as the core network, SAQ, Civil works, Power, transmission connectivity, inter-shelter infrastructure etc.
• Provide equipment layout for all Core/BSS network project locations taking into consideration the use of installation space, power and cooling
• Create and maintain a project schedule including activity definition, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements
• Facilitate Project kick-off meetings and manage internal and external expectations in line with project critical success factors.
• Define, negotiate, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables
• Identify, analyse, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks throughout project lifecycle and proposal/estimating phases.
• Communicate project status, risk, and escalated issues at project governance meetings
• Coordinate acceptance process with Network Operation team and ensure final sign off of all PATs/RFS certificates
• Track all new shelter delivery with civil designs team to ensure effective implementation of core and VAS nodes
• Ensure all Shelters carry alarm boxes to ensure effective termination of external alarms with MGW/BSC nodes
• Coordinate PAT for all CS Core & BSS Network elements deployed, facilitate snags clearance where applicable and ensure proper handover to the Network operation team; confirm RFS, PAC status based on actual project deliverables and perform project closure activities when all project objectives have been accomplished.
• Prepare project progress report for the project governance meeting by means of periodic project meetings with stakeholders and where necessary, project site visitation to gather data and provide management with up to date reports.
• Audit EMTS sites and Data Centres hosting relevant CS Core & BSS nodes to ensure availability of space, power and cooling for future expansion/upgrade. Where constraints are observed, solutions are proffered in coordination with relevant functional departments within technical Division. 
• Maintain and regularly update a database of all CS Core & BSS network elements deployed across the network.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with equipment vendors as well as coordinate deployment activities between vendors and internal stakeholders in terms of roll out materials planning, project scheduling, risk and database management.
• Development of processes & procedures for handling the implementation of all CS Core &BSS node deployment projects.
• Relate closely with the Turnkey Roll out, Civil design and M&E implementation/Operation teams and come up with the schedules for site infrastructure readiness as it affects CS Core & BSS network implementation
• Keep abreast of global and local project management best practices as it relates to CS Core& BSS network equipment deployment, technological advancements, interoperability and backward integration with older technology.
• Prepare E2E Project Management documentation (Charter, Project Scope Statement, PMP, Quality reports, etc.) from concept phase to project closure.  

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of Five years post NYSC relevant work experience
• Must have knowledge of project management methodologies and be able to simultaneously employ project management best practices in tracking the day to day running of several on-going projects.
• Must be able to prepare and present technical site survey and project status/milestone reports in recommended formats.
• Must have good understanding of BSS core network architecture and signaling/traffic flow for various Network elements involved.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of 2G/3G RAN technologies; including BSC/TC/PCU and RNC connectivity to the PS & CS Core network elements as well as backhaul access technology.
• Must have good computer skills in handling MS Office packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio etc.
• Understanding of IP technology and core and BSS network interfaces is a prerequisite.
• Ability to foresee project risks, analyze and solve critical network deployment issues as well as manage several stakeholders in a multi-vendor environment.
• Basic knowledge of transmission networks and the dependency/requirements for integration of core network elements.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Project Manager, Transmission Projects

Job ID: IRC4804
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary        

• Project Manager, Transmission Projects: Responsible for e2e project management on procurement, installation, commissioning, integration, acceptance and testing of Transmission backhaul infrastructure such as Fibre Optics (Backbone, metro, lastmiles, inter-shelter tie), Microwave links (Longhaul and Access), Multiplexers (DWDM, OTN, SDH) etc.

Principal Functions 

• Coordinate Transmission projects initiation from Capex Justification or Business case stage and seeking executive budget approvals up to generating project charter for sign-off by major stakeholders.
• Maintain clear understanding of Contract Payment terms with records of payments made out to vendors to ensure projects spends are within approved budgets
• Present an updated weekly progress report for ongoing Transmission projects at Project Governance& NETDEP meetings.
• Be part of the evaluation team for RFQ submissions from vendors for Transmission projects.
• Review project documents (Survey reports, BOQs, Technical specifications, Scope of work, Acceptance Tests criteria etc.) handed over from the planning team to ensure there are clearly aligned with the realities in the field.
• Review Right of Way (ROW) documents to ensure that the conditions given for such permits by the relevant government agency are not outside of the project scope.
• Ensure that dependencies such as Shelter space, power requirements/upgrade, cable tray etc. at Fibre terminating sites are clearly identified prior to project commencement.
• Create and maintain a project schedule including activity definition, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements
• Facilitate Project kick-off meetings and manage internal and external expectations in line with project critical success factors.
• Define, negotiate, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables
• Identify, analyse, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks throughout project lifecycle and proposal/estimating phases.
• Provide clear timelines for the completion of various milestones in the Project Implementation Plan.
• Communicate project status, risk, and escalated issues at project governance meetings
• Coordinate acceptance process with Network Operation team and ensure final sign off of all PATs/RFS certificates
• Ensure prompt escalation of identified project risks to appropriate resolver teams such as GRAD, SAQ, Security, Legal, Operations, Planning etc. and adequate follow up till issues are resolved.
• Review the quality reports from Quality Assurance Consultants when such are used, to ensure highlighted snags are cleared by the vendor.
• Support technical and other EMTS business units in delivering any transmission related tasks. E.g. Enterprise projects, Lease lines, etc.
• Maintain pictures of equipment installation and ODF state as at the time of project hand-over to the operations team.
• Maintain a copy of As-Built drawings/documentation in soft and hard copies for Transmission projects executed.
• Maintain route maps and records showing actually deployed distances.
• Maintain OTDR traces and Power Metre Test results for completed Fibre Projects.
• Maintain a copy of signed-off PAT documents, Job Completion Certificate (JCC) for completed Transmission projects.
• Prepare E2E Project Management documentation (Charter, Project Scope Statement, PMP, Quality reports, etc.) from concept phase to project closure.

Educational Requirements 

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of Five years post NYSC relevant work experience
• Must have knowledge of project management methodologies and be able to simultaneously employ project management best practices in tracking the day to day running of several on-going projects.
• Must be able to prepare and present technical site survey and project status/milestone reports in recommended formats.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Optical Transmission technologies; including SDH, WDM and DWDM (OLA, ROADM, FOADM) etc.
• Must have adequate understanding of Alarms related to failures along Optical and MW Transmission systems.
• Must have good computer skills in handling MS Office packages such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio etc.
• Ability to foresee project risks, analyse and solve critical network deployment issues as well as manage several stakeholders in a multi-vendor environment.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Specialist, Digital Marketing

Job ID: IRC4806
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary        

• Manage the planning and delivery of digital marketing strategies and campaigns for EMTS.
• Responsible for monitoring digital campaigns and advising on effective yet cost-saving strategies and platforms with considerable return on investment/ad spend while taking ownership of 9mobile's online presence and digital brand identity with effective social media marketing executions. T
• he role will also see to launching best SEO practices for organic growth and brand visibility and deliver actionable insights to improve overall business performance.

Principal Functions 
Tactical:

• Develop and implement multi-touchpoint digital marketing strategies aligned with the business and marketing goals.
• Develop and implement exciting social media marketing strategies in line with brand identity and global best practices

Operational:

• Monitor digital media campaigns and drive efficiency across all paid executions on digital channels (Google Search & Display, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, Programmatic, etc.)
• Optimize campaigns for conversion with agility to curb budget wastage and maximize ROAS
• Develop, deploy and manage website content as a core touchpoint for brand presence and customer engagement with the aim to improve customer satisfaction
• Content planning and creation, scheduling, and deployment
• Conduct social listening through dedicated tools to keep track of social media brand mentions, sentiments, share of voice, etc.
• Research and optimization of copy, keywords and landing pages on web and mobile for SEO.
• Work with PR and Marketing Communications teams to drive link building and other SEO elements in content creation and content programming
• Use data to measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs).
• Monitor digital marketing trends locally and globally and suggest ways to creatively leverage them in line with our brand's DNA.
• Constant innovation on how to improve 9mobile's social media activities and overall digital performance while providing perspective for adoption where appropriate
• Carry out other activities as instructed by the Manager, Digital Marketing.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Digital Media or any other related field
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience with social listening, campaign monitoring, website and mobile analytics tools(e.g., Brand24, Meltwater, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Keyword Planner, Search Console, Appsflyer, Mixpanel, etc.)
• Solid understanding of performance marketing, conversion, and customer acquisition & retention strategies
• Google Ads Certifications or equivalent
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints.
• Proven SEO & SEM experience
• Proven experience in innovative digital campaigns and effective service delivery
• Very good conceptual and analytical thinking skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online