Manager - Programme Support at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Manager.Programme Support
        
Location: Abuja,NG
        
Job Summary        

• Ensure that all strategic projects are completed on time, to plan and within budget
• Support the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy in ensuring visibility of strategic initiatives as requested by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Principal Functions        

• Responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects
• Provide strategic advice and direction on project delivery
• Work with other divisions within the Technical Department to ensure that appropriate resources are available to execute projects
• Evaluate and recommend Technology options and solutions for various projects
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with management, project sponsors, product owners and other stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely fashion; continuously manage project expectations
• Manage strategic initiatives meetings within and outside the Technical function and ensure that all action points are completed
• Develop and deliver progress reports, issues/ action points, item logs and presentations
• Engage effectively and simultaneously in multiple initiatives
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy

Educational Requirements        

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or any other relevant discipline
• Project Management certification mandatory
• Between six (6) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience in GSM/ UMTS, including at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role involving telecoms implementation

Experience,Skills & Competencies        

• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate
• Good knowledge of 2G, 3G and LTE
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills
• Ability to apply relevant best practices in telecoms project management and implementation
• Good leadership qualities
• Knowledge of telecoms equipment installations
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to evaluate new situations/ initiatives and define project parameters (objectives, resources, budget, solutions) applying existing knowledge from previous projects handled

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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