Senior Manager - Digital Enterprise Architecture at MTN

Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)


The Senior Manager Digital Enterprise Architecture is responsible for the following Key Performance Areas:
Designing scalable, secure, and customer-centric digital ecosystems that support 5G, IoT, OSS/BSS modernization, and next-gen network services.
Align digital architecture with business goals, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver superior customer experiences in highly competitive telecom environments.
Actively collaborate with Network, IT and Fintech teams to design and deliver cost effective Digital Architecture solutions to enhance Digital Architecture product offering & user experience.
Keeping abreast of the latest trends in Digital Architecture technologies and incorporating them into architectural designs.
Delivering scalable TV, Video on Demand, Advertising, Interactive content and mobile App solutions for telecom and media clients.
Integrating third-party content providers, Advertising Platforms, Payment Gateways, and analytics platforms into mobile and TV apps.
Supporting agile product teams with architecture blueprints, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
Define and refine data strategy across Digital Architecture Channels.
Define, and get approval for tools, and technologies to support Digital Architecture services
Drive API standardization for integrating Digital Architecture services, and alignment with TMF and CAMARA, and other relevant standard bodies.
Introduce generative AI initiatives across the Digital Architecture space to create value.
Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and security of data Digital Architecture platforms.
Developing and supporting data analytics tools for user behaviour analysis and content recommendation
Support Platform businesses on matters relating to Digital Architecture solutions.
Ensure proper governance is observed when introducing new solutions.
Ensure automation, easy deployment and sound infrastructure for Digital Architecture.
Chair the governance forums responsible for approving Digital Architecture services.
Oversee Digital Architecture Capex and Opex across Group and OpCos.
Collaborates extensively with Group Information Security and Opcos to enable the successful delivery and continuous enhancement of the Information Security posture.
Enables innovation and seeks to leverage the relevant technology trends - e.g. artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), blockchain, edge computing - that can create value consistent with the strategic goals of the Business
Works closely with the Group Supply Chain Management towards the appropriate sourcing strategy.
Manage and oversee Digital Architecture operations and ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose
and meeting required business KPI's and targets.
Maintains up-to-date portfolio of the approved Digital Architecture and tools partners.
Deliver scalable TV, VOD, Advertising. Interactive content and mobile solutions for telecom and media clients, including live TV, VOD, and interactive content.
Integrate third-party content providers, payment gateways, and analytics platforms into mobile and TV apps.
Support agile product teams with architecture blueprints, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
Drive self-service Digital Architecture consumption and lifecycle management
Managing and maintaining the Digital Architecture releases across existing platforms and future Digital Architecture platforms
Work with vendors to develop Support dashboards to be consumed by OPCOs and Group functions.
Be an authority across the Group on all matter relating to Digital Architecture.
Provide thought leadership and managerial guidance to the Digital Architecture team in Group and in the OPCOs.
Works with HR and the IT leadership team to manage the Digital Architecture talent within the organization for current and future needs



Key Skills required:


Network and application design and security.
Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure), microservices, and APIs.
Ability to align IT initiatives with business strategy.
Proficiency in TV, Advertising and streaming technologies.
Strong analytical thinking to assess complex systems and propose scalable solutions.
Digital rights management (DRM)
Secure video streaming protocols
Cloud security
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Digital Experience Architecture which should include Television, Mobile App, and access channels.
OTT/IPTV Platform Design & Integration
Advertising platforms design and integration.
Mobile App Ecosystem (iOS, Android, Huawei AppGallery)
Omnichannel Strategy & Customer Journey Mapping
API Management & Microservices Architecture
Cloud-Native & Edge Computing Solutions
DevOps, CI/CD & Agile Delivery
Data-Driven Personalization & Analytics
Digital Rights Management (DRM) & Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)


Role Dependencies


Active support from the General Manager Digital Platform & Services
Active collaboration with Group Information Security, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources and Finance teams.
Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
Understanding of the Opco technology, business and regulatory context
Alignment of OpCo and Group strategy initiatives
Collaboration (Formal and Informal Relationships)


Responsibility towards:


Key customers: MTN Opcos, Group Technology, Group Strategy and Business Development, Group Commercial, Group Digital and Information Security
Key suppliers: Key Technology Partners, Vendors, Relevant Industry Bodies


Qualifications


Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)


Education:


Minimum 4-year Academic Degree with Honours (B Eng / BSc Degree Preferred)
MBA / Masters degree advantageous


Experience:


Manager track record of 5 years or more, with at least 3 years in Digital Platforms and Services
Minimum 5 years in telecommunications, television or media industry
Grasp of Cloud technologies and architectural consideration a must
Good communication skills at the highest level (e.g. GOC and EXCO) levels
Work across diverse cultures and geographies
Proven track record of business improvement
Core skills on interface technologies (SOAP, REST, Kafka, JSON etc)
Experience driving digital transformation in the telecommunications sector


Competencies:


Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Information processing, Influencing others
Data interpretation, Judgement, Continuous improvement, Reporting
Get it done, Communication, Innovative, Agile, Accountable
Strong strategy acumen and excellent vendor management skills
Proficiency in ArchiMate, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Android/iOS SDKs, React Native, OTT Middleware, DRM, CDN (Akamai, Cloudflare), Salesforce, Google ApioGee Kafka.


Other:


Regional and international travel


Apply Before
01/21/2026, 01:00 AM