Head, Technical Project Delivery at Etisalat Nigeria

Posted on Tue 04th Nov, 2014 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments)

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 of:

Job Title: Head, Technical Project Delivery

Location: Abuja, NG

Job Summary

Plan and coordinate all Project Management activities within the Etisalat Technical Team, to ensure all Technical projects are delivered within projected timelines, cost, quality and contractual obligations.
Responsible for implementing Technical Project Governance directives including Budget Implementation, Budget Monitoring and Contract Administration.

Principal Functions

Keep abreast of global and local best practice for end-to-end management of multi-functional technical projects within the Telecom Industry.
Review the unit/ team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
Identify required resources, personnel, funding to achieve the unit/ function's strategy.
Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
Work closely with Etisalat PMO & Operational Strategy Department to ensure alignment of all Technical PMO processes and procedures with business requirements and standards.
Build and manage relationships with diverse set of internal and external stakeholders including Technical teams, non-technical teams and third party suppliers to enhance consistent execution success within the team.
Build and manage reliable database of project characteristics, documenting all progresses and changes in traceable manner. Ensure diligent update and accuracy.
Implementation and continuous review of project management automation tools within the Technical Team.
Documentation and continuous update of all contractual requirements for Technical CAPEX projects.
Monitoring of Actual CAPEX spends against yearly Budget on line-by-line basis, and providing periodic reports to management at agreed intervals.
Effective, accurate and timely reporting of Projects to Senior Management. Periodic and ad-hoc reports.
Manage internal and external expectations in line with project critical success factors.
Contract management for all Technical CAPEX Projects, to ensure all Etisalat and vendors' activities on projects are in line with Contract Terms and Conditions.
Lead a team of Project Managers (PMs) responsible for following up and reporting on all Etisalat Technical Projects, end-to-end.
Work with Technical Functional Heads to ensure quality milestones are identified on projects. Ensure PMs identify and embed agreed milestones in project deliverables.
Establish and maintain framework for coordinating TPMO activities with Functional Teams and Subject matter experts in the resolution of issues on assigned projects.
Ensure PMs co-ordinate PAT for all Network elements deployed, facilitate snags clearance where applicable and ensure proper handover to the Network Operations team; confirm RFS, PAC status based on actual project deliverables and perform project closure activities when all project objectives have been accomplished.
Work with functional teams to identify, analyse, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks throughout project lifecycle and during conceptualization phase.
Ensure timely communication of project status, risk, and escalations to Project Sponsor and Project Steering Committee
Implement the function's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit/function.
Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Network Deployment.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Network Deployment

Educational Requirements

First degree or equivalent in a relevant field of Engineering.
Postgraduate/ professional qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

Ten (10) to twelve (12) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.
High level of computer literacy and a good level of articulation, thoroughness and rigor.
Certification by a global project management institution (eg PMP, PRINCE2), or MSC degree will be an advantage.
Profound knowledge of managing multi-functional projects, with track record of successful completion of projects, end-to-end.
Must demonstrate good understanding of GSM Technology including Transmission, Core and Access Networks.
Ability to operate successfully in a dynamic, complex and fast moving environment.
Interpersonal and Collaborative problem solving skills.
Must have good computer skills in handling MS Office packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Financial Management skills.
Verifiable Leadership skills.
Highest ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Comments (1)

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Posted on Thu 06th Nov, 2014 13:35:52 GMT by Paulina

i wish to work with the organization.

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