Executive - Supersonic.Enterprise Management

Mtn Uganda; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a senior executive to drive business strategies, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. This role requires a strong background in leadership, budget management, and extensive experience in the telecom sector. The successful candidate will define performance metrics, foster a high-performance culture, and collaborate across teams to enhance market share and brand positioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a Commercial/Marketing/Business degree.
• MBA or relevant Master's preferred.
• Over 5 years as a junior executive or country CEO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement FTTH/Supersonic strategy to achieve revenue targets.
• Manage performance standards and targets.
• Oversee revenue target achievement and profitability through pricing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy Development

Budget Management

People Management

Market Analysis

Education

Commercial/Marketing/Business degree

MBA or relevant Master's

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the FTTH / Supersonic strategy for the MTN SA group to achieve revenue targets and increase pipeline conversions.
• Contribute to the sales business strategy to support MTNSA's overarching business goals and maintain leadership positioning.
• Ensure effective strategy implementation through direction, frameworks, models, plans, and roadmaps aligned with group strategy.
• Set performance standards and targets, and define performance measurement parameters.
• Provide input for product lifecycle and management strategies in line with overall objectives.
• Operational Delivery
• Oversee revenue target achievement and increase profitability through strategic pricing plans.
• Design competitive product plans aligned with the business plan.
• Expand market share and revenue through upselling and cross-selling strategies.
• Drive Fibre best practices, targeted propositions, and churn reduction.
• Budget Management
• Forecast, plan, and develop budgets ensuring ROI and seek necessary approvals.
• Manage and optimize expenditures in line with strategic intent and budgets.
• Reduce operational costs following a least-cost operating strategy.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, technologies, and trends.
• Research relevant practices and incorporate them into the strategic framework.
• Maintain understanding of related systems for integrated process development.
• Keep updated on new products/services and their market impact.
• Collaborate across teams for market value creation through branding.
• Manage outsource partners to ensure SLA adherence and maximize benefits.

People & Culture Management

• Provide guidance to staff, colleagues, partners, and vendors.
• Attract, develop, and retain talent, including creating personal development plans.
• Define KPAs and KPIs cascaded down to teams.
• Manage performance and training needs.
• Coaching and Leadership
• Coach and guide subordinates, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Promote healthy employee relations and teamwork.
• Manage diversity and embed Employment Equity plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture.

Organizational Culture and Brand

• Act as an ambassador, embodying brand values and influencing employee behavior.
• Create a positive work environment and foster professionalism, loyalty, and commitment.
• Build the company's brand as the employer of first choice.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of 4 years in a Commercial/Marketing/Business degree.
• MBA or relevant Master's preferred.

Experience

• Over 5 years as a junior executive or country CEO, with relevant sector experience.
• Experience across diverse cultures and geographies.
• Proven track record in start-up, shutdown, or business improvement projects.
• At least 10 years in management or commercial roles within telecoms or ISPs in South Africa.
• Experience in Compliance Operations within a Telco.
• Experience in continuous improvement and best practices implementation.