MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.
Job Summary:
The Manager International Remittance is responsible for setting the overall product/product line strategy and vision, ensuring timely and robust planning and execution all through the product lifecycle; including, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements and finally ensuring the successful deployment of the product in the needed areas. The role is also expected to understand and map customer journeys in order to be able to pre-empt typical demands and cater to them in-time
The Manager International Remittance reports to SM BankTech and is an individual contributor. The role maintains liaison with Group Fintech Products & Services team, as and when required
Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategy Implementation
Abide by and execute the functional strategy cascaded by the functional lead
Assist in review of the functional strategy and roadmap, in collaboration with the functional lead, to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem
Governance
Strategic Meetings
Participate in strategic meetings, when required
Execute OpCo wide transformation initiatives, when required by the functional lead
Implement adequate risk mitigation and controls, with directions from the functional lead
Assist in the evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs, when required
Assist in the preparation of proposal on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures, when required
Escalations
Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to functional lead
Function Tactical
Execute projects initiated in the specific sub-function
Abide by the established objectives, targets and budgets for the sub-function, when required
Document identified key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions, with guidance from the functional lead
Prepare documentation required for sign-off on tactical changes
Performance
Ensure execution in alignment with divisional strategy
Reporting
Report on a daily basis to the functional lead relating to progress made within the work area and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required
Budgets
Abide by function’s budgets in line with business objectives
Abide by project initiative budgets in line with business objectives
Operational Delivery
The role is accountable for the following work area outcomes:
Strategy & Analytics, Budgeting, Data and Reporting
Execute policies, procedures and guidelines cascaded by the functional lead and ensure compliance with the same
Comply with the set governance mechanisms, under supervision from the functional lead
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of International Remittance and Bank Push & Pull strategies and propose and offer suggestions for improvements
International Remittance and Bank Push & Pull Operations
Work closely with SM to develop and deploy International Remittance and Bank Push & Pull product roadmap in the OpCo, in line with the overall Group strategy, and ensure appropriate prioritization of projects is undertaken
Conduct extensive market and region research and create realistic user stories for solution optimization
Customize group provided product design in line with OpCo specific local nuances and take sign-off from higher management
Benchmark region best practices and conduct extensive research to identify appropriate pricing for products. Develop proposals to amend products pricing in line with country level nuances
Monitor revenue and cost for the product portfolio to maintain profitability as per organization strategy and business plan
Collaborate with the CVM to develop & analyze loyalty/reward programs
Research and analyze customer behaviour in specific geography to design loyalty rewards, in line with the overarching guidelines set by Group
Benchmark best practices in the market, prepare business case and present to senior management
Collaborate with Marketing to identify potential strategic partners to drive the rewards program
Manage promotional calendar with third party services to drive sales growth back into the business
Manage the loyalty program operations (including transactions on rewards to be disbursed)
Use relevant metrics and measures to monitor existing loyalty & reward programs
Gather customer feedback on product performance and relay to the Group product teams, in a bid to improve product performance
Manage day-to-day product operations and establish internal best practices in order to ensure effective utilization of the products
Strengthen customer feedback loops, and scale product knowledge within the OpCo
Manage Quality of Service of the Product to ensure seamless customer experience
Monitor & Analyze traffic loads and in county system & platform capacity
Capture Voice of Customer through CSAT surveys, product reviews, complaints etc.
Other tasks and duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Degree in any related discipline or its equivalent in area of specialization
Relevant post graduate qualification is an advantage
Experience & Skills:
A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ total experience in International Remittance or allied field is required
Experience in Fintech, banking or Mobile Money is preferred
Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding emerging markets is preferred
Functional Knowledge:
Product design and customization
Product pricing
Loyalty rewards and offerings design and disbursement
Product operations
Product strategy and roadmap implementation
Quality of Service
Product performance
Wireframe and use case design
Skills:
Analytical thinking
Continuous improvement
Data interpretation
Delivery focused
Presentation
Relationship building
Leadership Competencies:
Results orientation
Committed to making a difference
Credibility
Building collaborative relationships
Engaged management
Developing & empowering
Influencing, Leadership, Power
Sound judgment
Strategic planning
Risk-taking, Innovation
Global awareness
Planning and Budgeting
Software Development and management
Strategic Thinking
System Analysis
System Design and Integration
Telecommunications Technology Fundamentals
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