Country Manager at SBA Communications Tanzania

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities in Assigned Country

• Accountable for, manages, and leads all internal and customer-facing business and operations activities and all team members and contractors employed in such activities.  These duties include overseeing all direct and indirect functional operations including customer relationship management, power management, site marketing, leasing, business development, site acquisition, tower permitting and construction, leasing, site operations and maintenance, mergers & acquisitions, accounting, human resources and legal.
• Maintains close relationships with tenant key stakeholders at incumbent and new entrant wireless carriers to market and support the current portfolio of towers, rooftops, strategic properties, and other new service offerings.
• Works with subordinate business development and site marketing managers to canvass existing tenants, prospective tenants, ground landowners, rooftop owners, and other infrastructure and property owners to identify new business opportunities.
• Develops business opportunities for the construction of new telecommunications towers, the management of new strategic real estate properties, and the acquisition of other owners’ existing telecommunications towers.
• Collaborates with the corporate M&A team to identify, analyze, contract, and close on additional towers and rooftops.
• Collaborates with land buyout team to facilitate the buyout, buy-down, and rent renegotiation of leased properties.
• Collaborates with regional and corporate engineering, construction management, and safety teams to ensure all tower build and modification activities comply with relevant policies, practices, and standards, as well as committed timelines, cost, and quality.
• Collaborates with corporate leasing and site management teams to ensure all leasing, and collocation tower operations are carried out per SBA policies, practices, standards, and directives.
• Collaborates with corporate and regional Operations teams to ensure all tower operations, repair, maintenance, and documentation are carried out per SBA policies, practices, standards, and directives.
• Stays abreast of and participates in internet, communications, and technology (ICT) industry and regulatory bodies on issues related to the business.
• Implements and executes processes and procedures across all business lines to maximize the experience, benefit, and value of the US-based back office, while still maintaining a local feel and presence.
• Accountable for and manages the P&L for the business and engages with appropriate corporate Finance groups to ensure compliance with key financial processes and procedures; and
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the executive leadership team of SBA.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a talented and diverse group of high performing team members.
• Provide oversight and direction to team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, including overseeing new team member onboarding and providing career development planning and growth opportunities.
• Empower team members to take ownership of their job and goals. Delegate responsibilities as needed and provide routine constructive feedback on performance.
• Create a culture that is consistent with the organization's focus on team member engagement and that aligns with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Lead team members using a performance management and development focused approach to assist in goal setting, two-way feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead team members to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study (Masters Degree a plus) and 5+ years’ experience in the wireless business, preferably on the infrastructure side.
• Demonstrated knowledge and advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook and internet applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers in both in assigned country and United States, and with our Corporate Headquarters.
• Professional proficiency in English; preferred professional proficiency in local country language.
• Government passport and international travel required.