Wandel International is the flagship company of the Simba Group, operating in Nigeria since 1988. The company is home to some of Nigeria’s best loved brands, and leaders in their respective industries. We are a diversified business entity with interest in distribution, marketing and services in transportation, alternate energy, internet connectivity and call center solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Network Development & Expansion

Location: Acme, Ogba, Ikeja – Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Team Lead, Network Development will play a critical role in overseeing and driving the establishment of our brand image to support the improvement of after-sales services.
• This role combines leadership, technical expertise and project management to ensure the robustness and scalability of our network, enabling the organization to meet its strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for network development, aligning it with the organization’s goals and ensuring that network expansion and improvements meet business needs.
• Lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentoring and support to ensure team’s success. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Manage network development projects from inception to completion. This includes project planning, resource allocation, timeline management and budget oversight.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of all network development projects.
• Continuously monitor network performance, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and minimize downtime.
• Ensure that network expansion projects comply with the company’s image standards and regulations and maintain documentations for audits and compliance.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team and senior management on the latest networking technologies and trends.

Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

• BE / B.Eng / B.Tech / HND in Civil Engineering or any related field
• A certification in Project Management or MBA in Project Management will be an added advantage.

Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ work experience in network expansion and management, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Budget Management experience
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent listening and presentation skills.
• Strength in problem-solving, issue resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.