Senior Manager - Value Delivery at MTN Nigeria

Description

• Set up and run the department’s execution engine from ideation to business case, through implementation and post-mortem assessment.
• Provide periodic high-level view/report on key projects, identify barriers and request management support when required.
• Lead high-level projects that will help strategically position MTN and provide new growth levers.
• Ensure marketing roadmap and initiatives are aligned with overall commercial strategy and KPIs across departments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution.
• Use relevant metrics and measures to routinely monitor progress against targets and propose appropriate strategies to drive ownership and accountability.
• Coach and train the project management team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
• Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Education:

• First degree in Business or Management, with a concentration in Marketing or a related discipline
• Certification in Project Management is desirable
• Fluent in English

Experience:

9 - 17 years’ experience which includes:

• Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/industry 
• Experience managing enterprise or functional projects
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders 
• Management Consulting experience preferred 
• Certification or experience in Project Management is desirable