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MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning wi...
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Job description
• Extract value from what we already have through divisional focused commercial activities such as: divisional business optimisation projects, contracts review and negotiation, capital/budget efficiency activities within division, etc.
• Innovation – identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., through stimulating new business opportunities, divisional products launched, division product/process innovation, structural changes within division, etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by influencing state/local legislations & policies, participating in local level industry think-tanks, building & extending national B-2-B and similar relationships, etc.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national and ecosystem through participation as a thought leader, executing local CSR projects, involvement in local industry non-ICT policy & think-tank activities etc.
• Divisional people leadership activities: coaching, staff development and motivation through intra staff coaching, employee networks mentorship/support, own division employee engagement projects, faculty roles, inter/intra talent mentorship, etc.
• Generic activities necessary for positive business outcomes such as: supporting recruitment, thought leadership as internal (interview/disciplinary) panel member, influencing next level leaders (e.g., at BPR) etc.
Job condition
• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• International and National travel
Experience:
10 years’ work experience which includes:
• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• 7 years’ experience in Core CS, Core PS, TXN planning and/or Operations
• Above average knowledge and experience in all core domains- IP/MPLS/Core-CS/Core PS,
• Sound understanding of call and data service architecture and service flow
Training:
• Core GSM/System planning and optimization
• Packet core planning and optimization
• Signaling protocols
• Core /IP/TXN Network performance and statistics
• Vendor and experts management
Minimum qualification
Job description
• Support the IS Project Manager in project execution.
• Responsible for project execution (where applicable)
• Notify team members and all affected parties of changes in project schedule.
• Maintain project financial records (if required)
• Maintain intermediate knowledge and awareness on Industry evolution - ICT/Digital
• Apply industry knowledge in managing projects
• Assist in compiling project charter including projecting project scope, problem statement and goal statement.
• Assist with project delivery within budget (time and financial) and within defined quality criteria.
• Assist with project-planning in line with recommended tool sets.
• Track project activities and compliance with planning guidelines and project plans.
• Co-ordinate input and maintains plans throughout project life cycle.
• Provide Project Manager with up-to-date financial position on all projects.
• Gather project status and assist in providing with up to date information on all projects (where applicable) to Project Manager.
• Track and monitor identified risks and proactively escalate risks in accordance with related escalation rules (where applicable) and procedures.
• Measure progress per work stream and team members against weekly targets and deliverables.
• Schedule and track quality assurance reviews and assist with formal project success reviews.
• Assist with negotiating and administering supplier contracts and service level agreements and build good working and professional relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Organise and facilitate project meetings, sessions and workshops and document minutes of project meetings, weekly reports or any other reports identified as relevant to the project.
• Provide insight into essential project metrics, monitor and execute SLAs.
• Prepare and circulate project status update reports.
• Keep abreast of business process changes and communicate these to team members
Job condition
• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Working in an open plan office
• Working 5 days per week with some late/early and weekend work
• A valid driver’s license
Experience:
• 4 years project management experience preferably in a telecommunications business environment/customer care & billing systems (CC&BS)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems environment
• Knowledge of measurement processes / methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes
• An understanding of project management methods and practices, including methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations
• Awareness of the Digital evolution and Industry best practices
Training:
• Project Management – PMP
• ITIL foundation
• Project planning and control
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• Business writing skills
• General management skills
• Presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Effective time management
• Process mapping
Minimum qualification
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
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