Career Opportunity: Senior Manager (Technology)
Prime focus of position
The Senior Manager will lead the Technology function within the Spectrum Management and Technology Unit, translating engineering evidence, research, intelligence and emerging technologies into effective regulation and research outcomes. The role is accountable for the technical-regulatory oversight of electronic communications, excluding spectrum. The role is also responsible for the Authority’s Research and Innovation agenda, including advancing the use of artificial intelligence in regulation.
The position will report to the Chief of Spectrum Management and Technology.
Technical Regulatory oversight
- Lead the Unit's technical-regulatory work programme and priorities in the field of electronic communications as relevant to the European Electronic Communications Code and the Open Internet Regulation;
- Oversee geographical surveys, infrastructure mapping and connectivity intelligence supporting regulatory decisions;
- Oversee quality-of-service, open-internet, resilience and other technical-compliance frameworks;
- Sponsor and quality-assure the relevant consultations, policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks and advise MCA executives;
- Assess emerging technologies and ensure regulatory preparedness for their technical and market implications;
- Coordinate the review, assessment, validation and drafting of legal instruments in support of electronic communications regulation;
- Ensure regulatory evidence, methodologies, models and datasets are robust, documented and auditable;
- Direct complex technical-regulatory cases and recommend proportionate intervention or enforcement;
- Integrate engineering evidence with legal, economic, consumer and policy perspectives;
- Represent the MCA in national, European and international fora and formulate relevant positions;
- Lead strategic engagement with operators, government, industry and research bodies; and
- Undertake other duties consistent with the level and nature of the position.
Research, Innovation and AI for Regulation
- Set an applied research agenda covering connectivity, networks, service quality, emerging technologies and regulatory methods;
- Direct and manage the end-to-end lifecycle for research and innovation, including prospects and applications for funding, administration and execution of grant agreements;
- Develop research partnerships and translate findings into policy, decisions and regulatory capability;
- Engage with relevant Standards Development Organisations (SDOs);
- Develop a roadmap for responsible AI use in regulation, prioritising high-value analytical, monitoring and workflow use cases;
- Sponsor pilots, evaluate benefits and risks, and scale effective AI and data-driven tools;
- Ensure AI use addresses data quality, privacy, security, transparency, auditability and human oversight; and
- Build staff capability in research, data and AI through standards, knowledge sharing and development.
Management and Leadership
- Translate MCA strategy into Unit plans, priorities and measurable outcomes;
- Manage assigned staff through delegation, objectives, coaching, performance management and development;
- Provide governance and quality assurance for major initiatives, managing risks, dependencies and delivery; and
- Build a collaborative, high-performing function with appropriate skills and succession capability.
Consultation
- Ensure effective, evidence-based consultation with entities, public bodies, academic institutions and other stakeholders; and
- Coordinate with other MCA functions and the Management Team to support coherent decisions and strategic outcomes.
Accountability
- Achievement of the Function’s technical-regulatory objectives;
- Achievement of the Function’s research and innovation objectives;
- Performance and development of assigned staff;
- Quality and timeliness of technical advice and recommendations;
- Effectiveness of outcomes and impact;
- Reliability and usefulness of surveys, research and regulatory intelligence;
- Responsible adoption and regulatory value of AI and data-driven tools;
- Effective MCA representation and stakeholder relationships; and
- Adherence to legislation, governance, policies and professional standards.
Eligibility criteria
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience and a recognised qualification at MQF Level 7 in engineering, ICT, geomatics, data science or another relevant STEM discipline or equivalent*;
- OR a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience and a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 in engineering, ICT, geomatics, data science or another relevant STEM discipline or equivalent*;
- A minimum of two (2) years professional experience managing professional technical teams and complex programmes;
- A minimum of two (2) years professional or academic experience managing research and innovation projects;
- Evidence of in-depth knowledge of the EU frameworks regulating electronic communications, AI, GDPR and security;
- Evidence of knowledge in relation to national and EU R&I funding instruments along with a track record in authoring applications for and securing funding for R&I projects;
- Experience in managing public procurement lifecycles including tender-related preparations, adjudication and contract management;
- Substantial experience in electronic communications or technical regulation, including aspects related to emerging technologies;
- Evidence of leadership roles in EU-level or transnational expert or working groups in thematic areas related to electronic communications regulation or R&I;
- Experience in applied research and digital transformation, preferably in relation to AI;
- Advanced strategic, analytical and decision-making capability;
- Ability to prepare high-quality published material, advise senior decision-makers and represent the Authority effectively; and
- Good oral and written command of English, A good oral and written command of the Maltese language is desirable**.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
*A recognised qualification comparable to the number of credits, as applicable, is accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement.*
**Candidates may be required to undertake a structured programme in the Maltese language up to and including MQF Level 2.**
Applicants must satisfy the nationality, residence and equal-treatment eligibility requirements applicable to the call for applications:
By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:
a) citizens of Malta; or
b) citizens of other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
c) citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
d) any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); or
e) third country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the ‘Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006’ or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the ‘Family Reunification Regulations, 2007’; or
f) in possession of a residence document issued in terms of the “Residence Status of United Kingdom Nationals and their Family Members in Malta in accordance with the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community Regulations”.
The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary bracket is between €41,000 – 53,845.
In addition, the employment package will also include:
- Up to 15% performance bonus
- €1,481 communication allowance
- Up to 10% Market Corrector
- Health insurance
The MCA is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidates should send their CV and covering letter by post or by email at vacancies@mca.org.mt
For more information, please contact our Human Resources team on +356 21336840
Foreign qualifications need to be supported by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applications not containing the MQRIC recognition will not be considered.
The MCA reserves the right, as it deems necessary, to verify the authenticity of any academic, professional, or other qualifications submitted in connection with an application. It may, at its sole discretion, request original documentation or seek direct confirmation from the relevant institutions at any stage of the recruitment process. Any false declaration, misrepresentation, or failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification from the selection process or withdrawal of any offer of employment, including after an employment offer has been made.
Closing On: Friday 6th November 2026