Galaxy Backbone Plc is a public enterprise with the mission to operate a unified Information and communication Technology (ICT ) infrastructure platform offering services that address the connectivity, transversal and other technology imperatives of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The company is committed to excellence in service delivery, in accordance with global proven practices. In line with the ongoing expansion of operations, the Company wishes to fill the following vacant positions;

SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST
Apply to: [email protected]
Job Purpose/Responsibilities

• To develop and manage all product/service groups from an external product perspective, as well as strategy definition; product, positioning, pricing and promotion.
• Responsible for generating sales leads, training and supporting the sales teams to achieve defined targets
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 8 to 10 Years relevant experience In technical and business/customer-facing roles In a Systems Integrator environment.
• A Masters Degree (preferably an MBA will be on advantage) and industry professional certifications
• Strong customer-facing skills, coupled with good business Planning and project management skills

DATA CENTRE & HOSTED SERVIVCES (DCHS) MANAGER
Apply to: [email protected]
Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To manage the DCHS environment including leading Its procedures/ processes and routine operational activities.
• Responsible for the management of IP based Networks and Data Center Infrastructure, Including Commercial operations of the DCHS, Enterprise Applications Deployment and Systems Rollout
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline. An MBA and Industry Professional Certifications will be an advantage.
• 8-10 years relevant experience in technical and business/customer facing roles in a system Integrator environment

BUSINESS MANAGER
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To deliver sales targets, manage fulfillment and develop business relationships with customers.
• Responsible for the management and documentation of customer information and collaborating with Product Development and Marketing to deliver service and marketing plans.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years experience in a Technology Sales Function.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills with experience in a network set vices or systems operator environment,

REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To promote business opportunities with various State Governments
• Responsible for attracting new clients, articulating, developing and implementing a successful sales and business strategy.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• BA, BSc and a Masters degree in a business or related discipline will be an advantage
• Direct public sector experience and in-depth industry knowledge (Nigerian terrain) and experience of operating and driving structured sales from opportunity assessment to deal closure.
• + 6 years relevant experience in a target driven core sales role, 5 of which should have been in a direct sales management role within a telecommunications service operator.

ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT (lCT4D) PROGRAMME MANAGER
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To develop and Implement programs and Initiatives that leverage ICT available from the company for the overarching objective of the attainment of MDGs, and other initiatives.
• Responsible for promoting business opportunities and developing ICT related partnerships with donor, development and intervention agencies as well as other stakeholders..
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Graduate degree in a relevant field (public policy, law, information systems or technology, ICT , engineering, economics or related field) with 6 + years of directly related experience in program development and implementation.
• Knowledge and experience within the international non-governmental and non-profit sector.

MANAGER, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, ANALYTICS AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To lead and contribute to initiatives to increase business and IT operational productivity and performance through analysis and application of industry best practices.
• Responsible for developing and establishing processes and measurement protocols and improving innovation and product portfolio management processes across the company.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• B.Sc in a technical IT-related field or business.
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing governance and processes relevant to IT operations and outsourcing, with minimum of 2-3 years experience in product management and portfolio management

ICT MANAGER
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To support the company’s current and future ERP and other business critical applications from a technical and functional perspective and manage the performance of service to the company.
• Responsible for optimizing and designing enterprise processes via IT, carrying out scheduled maintenance and facilitating workshops and training courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• B.sc, M.Sc or equivalent, Professional qualifications from recognized institutions necessary.
• Good knowledge of SAP experience of project managing ERP and IT implementation projects, database technologies (SQL 2005), Crystal reports.
• Experience of managing outsourced contracts, ITIL Service Delivery qualification is desirable.

SYSTEMS DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (APPLICATIONS SUPPORT)
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To deliver support to end users in the organization on effective and efficient use of software programs.
• Responsible for Specifying, implementing, installing and configuring new third party business applications to ensure the products meet the service area needs, liaising with project managers and suppliers where necessary•

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• University degree in the field of computer science , Information systems, and/or 5 years equivalent work experience, good knowledge of SAP, experience of project managing ERP and IT implementation project , database technologies, web development, XML, Web services and MS SnarePoint.

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER, TRANSACTIONS
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Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• To enforce compliance, review of internal controls sufficient for safeguarding organisational assets and review financial transactions and other regulatory matters
• Responsible for carrying out special Investigation/surprise audit on the company financial records and liaising with external auditors and government auditors.

Job Purpose/Responsibilities
• BSc or HND in Accounting or Computer related fields/Electronic Engineering and a professional qualification in Accountancy.
• Minimum experience of 5 years post ACA or ACCA or any other relevant qualifications. External or internal audit experience would be an added advantage.

Method of Application
If you wish to apply for any of the positions, please send your CV (In Microsoft word format) as an attachment to the specified e-mail addresses.
For more Information about the roles please visit our website at: www.kimberly-ryan.net
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

Closing Date: 2nd November, 2010.

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