Specialist - Charging Solutions.Technology Information

Strategic input

• Support the development of charging systems (Core Solutions) strategy
• Support identification of key changes to charging systems in the future from technological, commercial, business and consumer behaviour perspectives and determine how these could impact charging systems (Core Solutions) plans and strategies
Develop proof of concept deliverables to help determine viability of target charging systems (Core Solutions) architecture for the next 3-5 years

Planning & Delivery

• Support the development of the 3 year and 1 year plans for all charging systems (Core Solutions) such as Banking Systems, IMS and IBS taking into account growth of customer numbers and demand.
• Obtain requirements from business and analyse them
• Ensure planned charging systems are delivered on time to meet operational requirements
• Design charging systems (Core Solutions) such that they meet business requirements and align to the plan above
• Support development of policies on the deployment of charging systems (Core Solutions) equipment
• Develop detailed charging systems (Core Solutions) design ensuring impact on existing systems and processes is managed
• Implement systems such that compliance of all charging systems (Core Solutions) with all regulatory, commercial and business requirements (e.g. Security and integrity of banking systems) is ensured
• Create system documentation (design, implementation, test script, test logs and production support) that is sufficiently detailed and up to date to ensure business continuity and prevent over-reliance on a few individuals
• Request funding and issue request for proposal (RfP) to vendor
• Verify bill of material (based on RfP in design phase) and confirm order of equipment and services
• Specify testing requirements and ensure testing
• Perform final verification of the desired configuration prior to integration to align expected and actual configuration
• Support deployment of deliverables into production environment

Communication and co-ordination

• Provide full support in coordination between charging systems (Core Solutions) plans and the plans from service delivery and other Network group departments (Radio, Core & IP, Transmission etc.)
• Liaise with marketing when needed regarding product development with respect to charging systems (Core Solutions) capabilities and requirements
• Build the understanding of existing and emerging charging systems (Core Solutions) technologies and capabilities across the business
• Provide MTN Group with subject matter expertise related to charging systems (Core Solutions)

Financial Management

• Support identification of key investment requirements for charging systems (Core Solutions)
• Support definition of 1-year budget
• Identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditures