About the Role
MTN Nigeria is the leading telecommunications provider in Africa, dedicated to connecting communities and driving digital transformation across the nation. We are currently looking for a visionary General Manager - IT Software Engineering and Delivery to spearhead our in-house product development, DevOps enablement, and scalable technological solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end software and AI engineering delivery across strategic digital platforms in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Build and scale in-house product development teams, partnering with business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions based on the corporate roadmap.
- Drive agile delivery at scale, establishing robust release planning, dependency management, and engineering governance across squads.
- Promote DevOps enablement, CI/CD automation, and security-by-design principles in collaboration with information security teams.
- Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of middleware, integration services, and production-ready AI solutions.
- Establish rigorous coding standards, quality assurance protocols, and proactive technical-debt management frameworks.
- Manage ecosystem and delivery partners effectively, ensuring adherence to agreed performance metrics and business value delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; a Master's degree or MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 12 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial track and 3 years in the telecommunications or relevant technology sector.
- Extensive expertise in leading large-scale software engineering, agile transformations, and DevOps implementations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex vendor relationships and delivering AI-driven products.
- Relevant certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Cloud technologies are highly desirable.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, global exposure, and career advancement within the MTN Group.