Head, Technical PMO at IHS Towers

IHS, the largest independent tower company in the EMEA Region, are currently recruiting for a Developer in the Nigeria IT team.  In this role, you will apply your specialist knowledge of operating systems, devices, applications and software to develop applications which drive automation of internal processes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Technical PMO

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Director, PMO

Summary

• Oversee and ensure all power dimensioning analyses and designs for site audits, BTS sites and site upgrades are in line with specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Approve TSS Design & Soil Test Review.
• Review and approve design drawings sent in by vendors.
• Approve Tower Loading Analysis (TLA) for customer implementation.
• Review site audit and structural appraisal reports as submitted by assigned vendors.
• Review and validate submitted reports to generate Bill of Materials (BOM) for Tower Retrofit.
• Review and monitor Project Implementation Plan (PIP) as submitted by vendors.
• Review and confirm Pro-forma Invoice (RFI) as submitted by vendors.
• Review and approve site design and analysis for project implementation and site upgrade design as per request where applicable.
• Evaluate, validate and approve BOM for the procurement process.
• Review tower specifications and civil works needed on a new site.
• Sign off on projects as completed.
• Review power audit report for completeness and correctness. Query information provided and request supporting evidence.
• Dimension power capacity for all sites across regions to accomodate new tenants', and stabilize existing tenants' equipment.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for support in all power systems-related matters.
• Review detailed and complete documentation for every dimension solution or project.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues and risks to relevant stakeholders as and when due.
• Reject vendor business case where IHS requirements are not met.
• Review and approve recommendations in the Trial Final Report (TFR).
• Reject installation and integration procedure document if roll-back plan is unapproved.
• Ensure proposed solutions go through appropriate analysis, testing, and trial run before they are presented to the Steering Committee for adoption.
• Invite vendors to meetings to discuss their solutions.
• Review trial progress and weekly reports on projects.
• Review TFR and sign off as appropriate.
• Track progress and review project tasks to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Present new ideas and cash flow strategies to management and other stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with other business units to ensure accurate and robust budget monitoring against project plans.
• Ensure notification and/ or escalation processes are in place to report on both underspend and potential overspend.
• Track and monitor benefits realization against planned targets.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related disciplines.
• Master's degree in an Engineering or related field and/ or MBA would be advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP and PRINCE2 would be advantageous.
• +12 years' cognate experience in telecoms program management.

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Be Bold

Functional Competencies:

• Project Management
• Capital Optimization
• Program Management
• Logistics Management
• Contract Management
• Business Planning
• Financial Acumen

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leading & Influencing
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Application Closing Date
17th May, 2019.

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