MS Technical Director - Telecoms (Mozambique)

About the role

Huawei is expanding its Network Operations Leadership Team in Mozambique and is looking for an experienced Managed Service Technical Director. The role leads end-to-end service delivery and operational performance across the managed services portfolio, driving technical excellence, high availability and major network transformation initiatives in multi-vendor cellular environments.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the technical delivery and operational performance of managed services projects covering RAN, Transmission, Core, IP and network operations.
• Guarantee network availability, reliability, performance and strict SLA compliance aligned with customer requirements.
• Provide executive technical leadership across network operations, fault management, service assurance, optimization and major incident resolution.
• Manage strategic technical relationships and escalations with key service provider customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in network performance, operational efficiency, automation and service quality.
• Oversee cross-functional technical teams to deliver robust 24/7 network operations and maintenance.
• Manage technical risks, capacity planning, network upgrades and service continuity.
• Ensure alignment with internal delivery processes, telecommunications standards and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Shape technical direction for new technologies, network evolution and strategic improvement projects.
• Cultivate engineering capability through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Champion automation, digitalization and process optimization, and lead root-cause analysis during emergencies and outages.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Extensive background in Telecommunications Managed Services and large-scale mobile network operations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex operator projects and leading diverse technical teams.
• Proven track record of direct engagement with major telecommunications service providers.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, advanced technical problem-solving and strong leadership presence.
• Open to candidates based in Mozambique, South Africa and neighbouring SADC countries only.

Required skills

• RAN, Core, Transmission and IP networking
• Network operations and service assurance
• Incident management and SLA management
• Technical leadership