Chief Communication Platforms Business Officer.Bayobab

MTN Uganda; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic telecommunications company is seeking a Chief Communication Platforms Business Officer to drive the strategy and profitability of a multi-million USD business unit. The successful candidate will lead diverse teams, oversee operations, and implement innovative sales strategies within Bayobab's wholesale connectivity services. This pivotal role requires a seasoned leader with experience in international telecommunications and commercial management, ready to contribute to the company’s significant growth in the Middle East and Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading strategic business units.
• Able to drive growth initiatives and manage large teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications and international business.

Responsibilities

• Assume full P&L ownership of the Business Unit, drive revenue and profit.
• Provide leadership in sales and commercial management to maximize growth.
• Oversee operations management to ensure efficient and cost-effective services.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Commercial Management

Operations Management

People Management

Education

Relevant Executive Qualifications

Job description

Bayobab, an MTN Company, is a purpose-driven and value-led organization.

At Bayobab, we believe understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our organization is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be; it is in our DNA.

As an organization, our mission is to create an exciting and rewarding workplace where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity, and unlock their full potential. We aim to boost creativity and innovation, improve productivity, and drive meaningful results. Our workplace is built on relationships and a shared purpose that extends beyond individual goals. We are committed to partnering meaningfully with our employees, customers, and stakeholders to achieve our shared vision.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

2. Mission / Core Purpose of the Job

The Chief Communication Platforms Business Officer (CCPBO) will assume full P&L ownership of a multi-million USD strategic Wholesale Mobile Connectivity business unit. S / he will drive the entire value chain and deliver targets related to revenue, profit, customer experience, and new product launches across all service lines. The CCPBO will lead a skilled team of sales, presales, commercial, product, and business operations experts responsible for the commercialization of Bayobab’s Y’ello Connect platform infrastructure.

The CCPBO will be fully accountable for strategy, management, people, and performance across wholesale international voice, messaging, signaling, IPX, roaming, and digital identity business lines.

The role involves driving international business revenue and margin targets, identifying new growth opportunities through :

• Sales Management : Providing leadership and driving growth initiatives.
• Commercial Management : Launching new services, expanding Bayobab Connect Hub coverage, and ensuring high NPS.
• Operations Management : Maximizing revenue through reliable platforms and networks, overseeing cost, rate, route, monitor, and invoice functions.
• People Management : Supporting the team with industry insights, skills training, and work-life balance initiatives.

3. Context

Bayobab has established a growing wholesale carrier business across fixed and mobility lines, where consolidation of services like International Voice, Messaging, Signaling, Roaming, and VAS is crucial for excellence. The function must ensure successful delivery considering :

• MTN’s position as the leading international mobile and roaming provider in Africa and the Middle East.
• MTN’s strategy to centralize management of all international cross-border traffic.
• Staying updated with global industry trends and standardization efforts.
• Translating complex stakeholder requirements into deliverable projects to support growth.
• Driving sales, commercial, and product strategies.
• Achieving operational excellence through scale and standardized processes.
• Reviewing market pricing, wholesale and roaming partnerships for optimal quality and rates.
• Collaborating with the international telecommunications community.
• Aligning initiatives with Group and OpCo business needs.
• Understanding wholesale billing platforms, settlements, and negotiations.
• Considering the geographic complexity and competitiveness of MTN’s Africa & Middle East footprint.
• Managing diverse regulatory environments across jurisdictions.
• Supporting MTN Group’s diversification strategy.

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