Business Manager

Description

• This is a strategic leadership role for a high-performing professional with a proven track record in business growth, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and financial leadership within the telecommunications, ICT, engineering, or technology sectors.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business profitability, expanding market presence, strengthening customer relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring operational efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth:

• Develop and execute the company's strategic vision, growth agenda, and business objectives.
• Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities within telecommunications, FTTH, ICT solutions, electronic security systems, and emerging technologies.
• Drive business expansion, market penetration, and strategic partnership initiatives.
• Provide leadership in innovation, competitive positioning, and long-term sustainability.

Commercial & Business Development:

• Lead revenue generation and business growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, government institutions, corporate organizations, and strategic partners.
• Drive customer acquisition, retention, and account growth strategies.
• Negotiate and close high-value contracts, partnerships, and service agreements.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.

Operational Excellence:

• Provide oversight for all operational activities, ensuring efficiency, quality service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor project execution, service performance, resource utilization, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Champion continuous process improvement and operational optimization.

Financial Leadership:

• Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes.
• Monitor profitability, revenue performance, cash flow, and cost management.
• Drive financial discipline and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & People Management:

• Build, and lead high-performing teams across Operations, Technical, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, and Administration functions.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability frameworks.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity.
• Drive talent development and succession planning initiatives.

Governance & Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, regulators, partners, shareholders, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and governance requirements.
• Lead risk management and business continuity initiatives.
• Provide periodic business performance reports and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Requirments
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Business Management, Telecommunications, or related fields are desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7–10 years' progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within the ICT, telecommunications, engineering, or technology sector.
• Demonstrated success in business development, revenue growth, and operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, FTTH deployment, networking solutions, ICT services, and electronic security systems.

Competencies & Skills:

• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Commercial Leadership and Revenue Growth
• Financial Planning and Budget Management
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Operational Excellence and Project Management
• Leadership and Talent Development
• Strong Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
• Excellent Communication and Executive Presentation Skills.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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