Strategy & PMO Executive at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce and enterprise services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategy & PMO Executive

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Career level: Mid-Senior level

Job Purpose

• To manage expectations of multiple stakeholders: Ensure buy-in and ownership of companywide and region level initiatives with Executive Council Members.
• To Manage complex assignments / projects: Conceptualization, design and implementation of specific initiatives
• To ensure timely and accurate data for Nigeria Executive Council review and suitable actions
• To multitasking with crunch timelines for churning out data, reporting and analysis
• To dealing with ambiguity in role definition. Requires the ability to take on roles, learn fast and come up to speed on any tasks that are assigned.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Support:

• Provide strategic assistance and financial analysis support to MD & CEO Airtel Networks Limited in all business-related matters – including preparation for various reviews, external speaking assignments etc.
• Liaise with Nigeria top leadership for multiple policy, process and systemic changes
• Plan, coordinate & minute the strategic reviews and meetings and update the CEO on status of various initiatives to ensure that deployments & implementations take place as per the plan. Work with the Executive Council Members to proactively prepare for the reviews
• Lead identified strategic projects as a program manager (design, project manage and follow up)
• Engage with external bodies and knowledge forums across Nigeria - Identify suitable external forums for representation by Airtel to build and strengthen the Airtel brand in Nigeria region.

Strategy & Financial Planning:

• Provide input as required and implement the strategy on specific projects and initiatives. May also be required to perform a supportive role in different phases of the strategy development.
• Assist in creation of strategies and financial plans in close coordination with Nigeria Executive Council Members.

CEO Strategic Support:

• Support decision making abilities of CEO by conducting detailed analysis on key strategic issues; detailed financial analysis (ROI analysis, cost/information analysis etc.), conducting internal and external analysis and research to formulate strategic opinions and recommendations.
• Running the agenda and content for important meetings, conferences and forums.

Programme Management:

• Plan, coordinate & minute the strategic reviews & meetings and update the CEO on status of various initiatives to ensure implementations and deployments as per plan.
• Review and monitor various key programs to ensure consistency with defined objectives.

Support / Networking with internal / external stakeholders:

• Identify suitable external forums for representation Airtel Nigeria Networks to build the Airtel brand in the region.
• Network with external forums to ensure representation from the organization and thereby enhance brand preference as an employer.
• Liaise with key strategic and financial authorities, bodies and agencies.
• Coordinate with senior leadership in Nigeria and Nairobi for key data and information exchange and report preparation.

Skills & Knowledge
Educational Level:

Must have:

• A Degree in Economics, Accounting or the Social Sciences.
• An MBA or Masters’ Degree in Financial Analysis or Business Planning is a key requirement.

Working Experience:
Must have:

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in telecoms or financial services.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.