Chief Technology Officer (m/f) - Msearch

Detalhe da Função

Our client is a leading multinational group, with activities in several sectors. They are looking for a:

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (M/F)
Angola

Reporting directly to the CEO in Angola, your mission and main activities will be the management and leadership of the technical team to develop, deploy and support the Wimax/LTE network and the IT team focused on meeting all IT Infrastructure needs of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Lead a network strategy planning team to create the network strategic and operations plan. Determine where the network will be designed, built and maintained using internal resources and where work will be outsourced;
– Oversee the selection and contracting process for network related equipment and services. Ensure that the team leverages the business opportunity with vendors to maximize the planning and support services included in vendor bid packages;
– Manage the design and build of all network components;
– Oversee all facets of network operations including telephony service and support infrastructures for billing, CRM, etc;
– Manage the company’s IT programs designed to support the day-to-day computing and telephony needs of the business including hardware, software, systems administration, user support and security. IT Manager is reporting to CTO;
– Maintain and develop industry knowledge including awareness of emerging companies, products and industry leaders;
– Serve as a member of the senior team of the company. Dealing with shareholders to explain network related themes and issues;
– Manage the overall strategy for the network ensuring that this is fully intertwined into the next generation plans;
– Be involved in hiring, training, and retaining competent staff.

Profile:
– Advanced degree in engineering or related field. Experience in Information Technology in support of company-wide computing needs;
– Five or more years experience in the lead network management role in a wireless company equivalent to the role of CTO or Technology Director. At least 15 years experience in combination of network engineering, operations, maintenance, Senior IT role;
– Five or more years experience in the lead network management role in a wireless company equivalent to the role of CTO or Technology Director. At least 15 years experience in combination of network engineering, operations, maintenance, Senior IT role. Relevant experience of + 30 people technical team management;

– Excellent knowledge of company’s business procedures and objectives;
– Ability to motivate and direct staff as well as communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Good command of Portuguese need;
– Able to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents or government regulations;
– Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the business and general community at large;
– Project management, vendor negotiations and contracting skills. Strong influencing skills.