The Prospect
We are seeking an accomplished telecom and digital technology leader to act as the single point of architectural accountability for core technology platforms across all Operating Companies (OpCos), including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, DRC and other Airtel Africa markets. This role is focused on ownership, execution, governance, and standardization rather than consulting.
Role Purpose
Own and govern architecture strategy, technical blueprints, solution standards, architecture approvals, technology modernization initiatives, and platform harmonization across Airtel Africa. The successful candidate will drive scalable solutions that support long-term Pan-African telecom and digital growth objectives.
Key Areas of Accountability
• Architecture Standardization across OpCos.
• End-to-End Solution Ownership from blueprint to deployment.
• BSS/OSS modernization and transformation.
• Core Network and Digital Platform Architecture.
• Mobile Money and Financial Services Architecture.
• Sovereign Telco Cloud and Cloud Native Transformation.




• Architecture Governance and ARB Leadership.
• Strategic Vendor and Partner Governance.
Enterprise Platform Ownership
Provide architecture ownership and strategic direction for Customer Acquisition, Lead Management, CRM, Order Management, Product Catalogue, Service Fulfilment, Revenue Management, Online and Offline Charging, Rating, Billing, Customer Self-Service Platforms, API Ecosystems, Enterprise B2B Services, Mobile Money Platforms, Data Platforms, and Digital Channels.
Architecture Governance & Review Board Leadership -Chair or serve as principal authority within the Architecture Review Board (ARB). Review and approve solution architectures, sequence diagrams, integration patterns, data models, security controls, infrastructure sizing, cloud designs, resiliency frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.
Technology Transformation Responsibilities - Lead migration of traditional GSM and telecom platforms towards cloud-native,

📌 Head Solution Architect (Gurugram)
🏢 Airtel International LLP-Airtel Africa
📍 Gurugram