Mobile Money Project Manager at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Mobile Money Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Project leadership and execution of project specific initiatives with a focus on delivery, budget and success.
• Develop and maintain project plan for engagements with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress of project to ensure completion and compliance with key milestones and deliverables.
• Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders for duration of project.
• Develop and implement a communication and governance strategy for in-country engagement and align with larger OpCo engagement and governance strategy.
• Manage delivery of objectives for both internal and external stakeholders and implementation partners.
• Troubleshoot delays and adjust timelines where needed in case of unforeseen external factors.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies which may impact on project success and timelines.
• Track and report on resource utilization.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
• Develop and document insights into mobile financial services implementation and commercial strategies for sustainable launch of services.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Local and international travel

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess minimum of BSc
• 8 years’ work experience which includes:
• Minimum of 3 years Mobile Money Product Development & Management (Telecoms and Banking)
• Understanding of the telecommunications sector
• Understanding of the Financial sector
• Project Management experience
• Marketing experience

Training:

• Telecommunication Fundamentals
• MS Project 2000, MS excel/ word/ PowerPoint/ access
• Leadership Development Programme
• Project Management
• Negotiation skills

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2015

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