Manager Techno-Commercial Interface Management

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is seeking a senior strategist to identify growth opportunities from technology trends and translate them into innovative products and services. Collaboration with commercial product teams will be essential to align initiatives with market demand.

The role requires a deep telecom background, strong business acumen, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives across the organization in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years in telecommunications with strategy development.
• Experience identifying growth opportunities and implementing initiatives.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze growth opportunities arising from emerging tech trends.
• Translate trends into innovative products and services with commercial teams.
• Assess scalability of proposed initiatives to support future growth and demand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Submit detailed “pre-demand” and business forecast which InfraCo should use in preparing its budget and investment proposals:
• Process described in “Budgeting” chapter of Inter-company process
• Interface overseen in Commercial WG and Product Development WG
• Challenge network plans based on technical assessment and recommend plans that are aligned with the Commercial roadmap (aligned vs. not):
• Plans not confirmed by Commercial need to be confirmed by (ICT, IT, or other departments within EITC)
• Interface overseen in Commercial WG and Product Development WG
• Get visibility on network investments and map it to the initiation of official demand, e.g., areas to increase
• coverage / capacity, high-level plan for feature / capability rollout, reprioritization of Commercial demands based on network cost:
• Part of budgeting process (overseen by Finance)
• Interface overseen in Commercial WG and Product Development WG
• Post demand approval, track performance of main projects linked to commercial performance, e.g., network rollout, product development and quality to adjust its demand, forecasts and escalates changes:
• Interface overseen in Capital projects WG & Operations and Quality WG

New Growth Business Opportunities:

Identifies and analyzes potential business opportunities that arise from emerging technology trends.

This could involve exploring new markets, partnerships, or service offerings that align with the evolving technological landscape.

Assess the scalability of proposed initiatives to ensure they can accommodate future growth and demand.

Product and Service Innovation:

Work closely with commercial product and segments teams to translate technology trends into innovative products and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Experience:

• Significant experience in business and strategic planning, with demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic initiatives, and drive successful implementation across the organization.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in the telecommunications sector, with substantial expertise in relevant telecom technologies and a strong focus on strategy development and implementation.

Skills:

• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Ability to develop long-term strategies that align with industry trends and company objectives, demonstrating foresight and planning acumen.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and mobile technologies, understanding of IT infrastructure, and familiarity with the latest industry innovations and standards.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities, facilitating effective collaboration and engagement with stakeholders at all levels, including technical teams, senior management, and external partners.
• Adaptability and Agility: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and market conditions, maintaining a proactive and flexible approach to business development.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs, ensuring the development of products and services that provide value and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to effectively interpret data, derive insights, and inform decision-making processes.