At Bayobab Company, we Lead with Care, , integrity, and teamwork. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where employees can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.Mission:Deliver Shareholder value including, financial and human capital returns, positioning in the marketplace and adding economic value to the OpCo Operations within the social, political and economic context of the country and within the Bayobab.The role will provide leadership to position OpCo FibreCo at the forefront of the industry. Develop a strategic plan to advance Bayobab’s mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization.Drive Bayobab’s ambition to build a reliable terrestrial (Overhead &Underground) fibre footprint supporting high-speed connectivity across the country.The role is responsible to direct and ensure efficient and cost-effective Fibre network operations and services, while fulfilling statutory requirements.Key Performance Areas: Key DeliverablesThe Managing Director will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:Strategy Development and ImplementationBuild a compelling and innovative Opco strategy that reinforces the current patron base and attracts a wider variety of new patrons; to ensure a sustained economic value driven businessLeverage the scale of MTN and Bayobab to deliver future commercial benefits with a view to rapidly improve commercial performance within the next 2 yearsLead the creation of the OpCo strategy, in collaboration with functional leads, aligning it with the overarching Group mandateOversee implementation of the strategy by means of providing OpCo-wide direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmapsLead regular review of the OpCo strategy and roadmap to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem. Ensure that the same is cascaded to the functional leadsStaff Leadership and ManagementBuild and manage a high performing team by providing leadership, role clarity, training and career developmentSource, induct and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelinesContinually develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team workingEnsure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessaryProvide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the teamSet KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review programPerformance manages resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessaryActively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own teamPromote a ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governanceGovernance Strategic MeetingsChair the executive committee to align on strategic goals and key operational decisionsServe on the board of OpCo FiberCo to ensue board mandates and shareholder objectives are metLead strategic meetings, ensure relevant participation and provide guidance and input in the various discussionsLead OpCo wide transformation initiatives, elicit inputs from relevant partiesLead strategy development and implementation of adequate risk mitigation and controls across all functionsOversee evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIsApprove new initiatives & projects in the OpcoApprove proposals on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures where requiredEscalationsEscalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to the Board/Chief Fibre Officer/ CEOManage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service deliveryFunction TacticalReview all projects initiated in the OpCoReview and finalise objectives, targets and budgets for the OpCoReview key risks, issues and dependencies and monitor mitigation actions taken by the different functionsManage budgets and oversee complianceProvide approval regarding tactical changes, when requiredChair tactical meetings, when requiredPerformanceMonitor performance and alignment with global strategyKPI approval and exception performance reviewReporting Report on a monthly basis to the Board, Chief FibreCo and Bayobab CEO relating to progress made within the OpCo and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisationReport on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as requiredBudgetsDevelop and manage OpCo’s budgets in line with business objectivesAnalyse and approve initiatives aiming the cost of operations are reduced, in line with a least cost operating strategy stemming from the business driversOperational DeliveryOverall Leadership: As the leader of all the functions across the OpCo, the role is accountable to:Establish, monitor and align the direction, strategy and results of the functions, collectively and as individual work areas in the OpCoManage and drive revenue growth and EBIDTA in line with board and shareholder expectations.Manage revenue portfolio.Lead and drive an integrated solution development and problem-solving philosophy across the functions. Guide functional leads to further cascade it in their respective functionsOversee functional monitoring of true-value metrics to measure the impact and benefit of each function to the OpCo and in turn, Bayobab. Lead continuous improvement across all functionsOwner of partnerships and alliances for all key strategic priority areas in the OpCoServe as the face of the OpCo and liaise with all key external stakeholdersParticipate in key seminars / forums as the brand ambassador for Bayobab and respond to strategic queries on the businessDrive Corporate and Social responsibilityDelivery Leadership: As the delivery leader of the OpCo, the role is accountable for the following work area outcomes:Strategy, Governance & ReportingCreate value for MTN & Bayobab with key external stakeholders (regulator, government, etc) in order influence public policy decisionsInspire confidence with the investor community and enhances the company reputation when dealing with stakeholders and mediaCascade the Group’s functional strategies to the OpCo and ensure that all functional leads embed the same within their respective functionsDeliver agreed business goals in accordance with overall business strategy with a high focus quality of service and customer experienceJob Requirements:Education:Minimum Four-year academic degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or a related field coupled with an MBA/Masters.Experience:Minimum of 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in wholesale/infrastructure/B2B Telecommunications sectorSenior Management track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry as per relevant roleSuccessful track record as a senior management professional in delivering exceptional business growth & financial resultsProficient in driving company’s financial performance, business growth and technology/infrastructure expansionExperience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding emerging marketCompetencies:Functional Knowledge: Wholesale/infrastructure/B2B TelecommunicationsBoard Management & Corporate GovernanceBusiness and Finance acumenSales strategy planning and executionProduct Strategy & RoadmapBusiness developmentTechnology & Infrastructure deploymentCustomer value managementAccount managementSkills:Strategy Directors - Sets strategic direction for the formulation of business strategies aligned to overarching visionDecisive Problem Solver - Makes decisions firmly and quickly based on logic and intuition to solve complex operational challenges through effective influencingValue Creator - Creates opportunities for commercial and enterprise innovation to maximise business impact that creates shareholder valueCulture and Change Translator - Translates values and vital behaviours into ethical business strategiesInspiring People Leader – Is self-aware and leads a business leadership culture holding others accountable for building talent pipelinesStakeholder Influencer - Leads the Bayobab brand and influences internal and external stakeholder relationships for value creationResults Achiever - Creates shareholder value through driving sustainable business resultCollaboration Responsibility towards:Key internal stakeholders: All functions within the OpCoMD/Country Heads from other OpCosBayobab Leadership teamRegional teamsFiberCo BoardGovernance Forums /Audit Committee#J-18808-Ljbffr