VAS Manager Job in Kenya

VAS Manager

Our client an integrated telecommunications solutions provider operating in Kenya seeks to recruit a VAS Manager to effectively achieve its strategic objectives.

The candidate will be responsible for engineering, building and optimizing of VAS services and platforms including content, messaging and enterprise application platforms according to the marketing and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities/Execution Activities

1.    Operational (incl. Planning):Translating marketing requirements to tangible projects for implementation in the existing and new platformsDesign, development and realisation of new VAS platforms in line with marketing roadmap and according to TTM process.Support feasibility and development of new marketing products and service offersAnalyze network statistics and recommend/undertake corrective actions according to set KPIForecast VAS capacity needs and liaise with PMO and Sourcing to procureWork with vendors to install new or upgrades/extensions/expansion of VAS platformsEvaluate and undertake integrations with new network elementsAcceptance testing and commissioning of new platforms and integrationsLiaise with FT group skill centres to obtain validation and support on new VAS platforms, technical direction, upgrades and integrationsUpdate naming, configuration and engineering documents after network/node changesPlanning and implementing capacity, configuration changes and feature upgrades for existing VAS platforms for example CDMA SMSC, GSM SMSC,  MMS, MIEP (WAP portal), USSD, IMOVED, VMS, CRBT, SACC, SAPC, OTA, Zebra, etcPlanning and implementing capacity, configuration changes and feature upgrades for content and data charging (AAA) nodes including the rating and charging nodes (SACC/SAPC/AAA and IN) Participate in investigation and resolution of 2/3rd level trouble tickets escalated from O&MManaging all short codes provisioning and integrations with Content providers.Produce technical specifications for VAS products defined by marketingApply FT group and vendor security guidelines to maintain optimum security of the VAS platformsObservation of KPI as a pro-active measure to prevent service degradation and most specifically after network interventions Write Work Orders for marketing and optimization requirements and manage execution and reporting, including hand over to O&MContribute to Post incidence reviews, root cause analysis and implement recommendations of PIRGoals setting, activity monitoring; KPIs follow-up; dead-lines monitoring.3.    Direct Reports DevelopmentCoaching, mentoring, induction, delegation of tasks & authority, job rotation,career path, direct reports participation in trainings/conferences/seminars4.    Strategy Elaboration (incl. Planning and Strategic Forecasting and Policies):Company level, departmental or sub-departmental levels.5.    Reviewing Job Descriptions of the team: Prepare job descriptions for all the new jobs appeared into the teamUpdate job descriptions for the team jobs, as per the internal procedures
Cost Optimization responsibilities:   Annual Operating Budget/Project Budget/Sales Revenue: CAPEXEducation Background & Experience:Bachelor Level  Engineering Degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronics, telecommunications, IT or related FieldAt least 3 years experience in a similar positionProfessional Knowledge: Systems/Servers/firewalls installation, management, configurationProficient in Internetworking and LANIn depth knowledge of DB systems and ecommerce applicationsTraining in team managementIndustry certifications in network, DB applications and VAS productsExcellent Computer ProficiencyTeam playerInitiative and hands onAbility to work without supervision Ability to work long hours to meet deadlinesGood interpersonal skillsDeadline for application is Tuesday 12th June 2012.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.