Manager - Project Management at MTN Nigeria

Reports To: Senior Manager - PMO and Portfolio Management

Division: Information Technology

Mission:

• To plan and manage the effective execution of IT projects in line with the needs of all business units in the organization and MTNN strategic business plan.

Description:

• Carry out feasibility studies in new business initiatives and develop project charter, identifying project scope, expectations, objectives, risks, approach and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders, to support business goals.
• Develop detailed work plans and identify project deliverables and ensure all projects are well defined in terms of detailed project deliverables, milestones, and time frames.
• Deploy and manage resources effectively for the successful execution of IS projects, securing the release of project required resources including project staff and financial resources.
• Review issues and problems in relation to projects, deal with vendors and administer contracts and identify project risks, as well as recommend actions to mitigate risks.
• Assist in evaluating, tracking and managing the development and performance of team members, to ensure productivity and achievement of business results.
• Close out project ensuring all resources are accounted for and released appropriately.
• Compile lessons to learn for use by project teams in execution of on-going and future projects and participate in post project delivery review.

Education:

• First degree in Computer Sciences / Information Technology/ Social Sciences 
• MBA is an added advantage 
• PMP, PRINCE2 or DASM, PMI-ACP Certified
• Fluent in English language

Experience:

6-13 years’ experience which includes:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in supervising/managing others
• Experience working in a medium-to-large multinational organization.
• formal project management experience in a telecommunications business environment (Fintech, Start-ups , Customer care & billing systems (CC&BS) or an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems environment etc)
• Proven experience in Managing large scale digital projects and solutions across complex, trans-national, cross-Functional program and channels.
• Experience of facilitating, project coordination and managing expectations across internal, 3rd party and/or client teams according to project requirements and work streams from kick off to deployment. 
• Risk management exposure prior to and during the project execution, managing risks within project timelines, budgets, and quality