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Partner Technical Lead - Africa

AST SpaceMobile
Location
EMEA - Remote
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Telco
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in telecom integration, partner technical operations, solution engineering, or network deployment
  • Experience working with mobile network operators, telecom vendors, or network operators in Africa
  • Proven experience coordinating multi-market technical readiness or integration programs
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across technical and leadership audiences
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree or specialized telecom certifications
  • Experience with satellite-enabled network integrations
  • Exposure to multi-vendor or multi-operator environments
  • Familiarity with regional regulatory or deployment considerations in Africa
  • Basic familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash)
What the job really is

The Partner Technical Lead for Africa at AST SpaceMobile is responsible for overseeing technical operations and integration with mobile network operator partners across Africa. This role involves coordinating internal teams, managing partner interactions, and ensuring readiness for regional launches while maintaining alignment with global standards. The position also includes incident management, documentation, and continuous improvement of partner processes.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires collaboration across time zones with stakeholders in Africa & US
  • Willingness to travel within the region for partner workshops and integration reviews is needed
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