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Job Title:  Senior Manager – Project Implementation (Facilities, and None Capex projects)

Organisation: MTN Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General Manager – Capital Projects Group

About Organisation:

MTN Uganda is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a multinational Telco operating in Africa and Middle East, with over 280milllion subscribers, making it the largest in Africa

Job Summary:  The Senior Manager – Project Implementation (Facilities, and None Capex projects) will be responsible for providing direction, oversight, and outcome of the Program (multiple projects) within MTN Uganda.  This is done in compliance to the Value Based capital Allocation Manual / Toolkit. The incumbent will have a specific focus on IT and None capex projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Approval of projects planning documentation
• Support projects spend approval process in line with the Capex Projects Master Toolkit
• Ensure approval off project specifications/requirements for none Capex projects.
• Allocation of Project managers for the implementation of planned and approved Capex projects
• Manage contractors regarding projects execution.
• Project execution process management
• Liaise with project stakeholders in project delivery.
• Liaise with different sections/ departments in project execution.
• Support project managers in resolving/managing project plans, project risks and issues

Quality Assurance

• Oversee Project handover and acceptance from contractors.
• Ensure timely project reporting i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.
• Ensure post-project appraisal is conducted.
• Manage Project resource management.
• Ensure handover of all completed Projects to the respective internal customers
• Ensure project timelines with full interdependence in the project activities.
• Properly Manage Project Procurement
• Properly Manage Project Contracts
• Ensure proper filing and record/documentation custody for all projects.
• Coordinate with audit personal to ensure adherence to best practice.

Key Performance Areas of the Job:

• Manage the project life cycle for both CAPEX and None CAPEX projects within MTN Uganda
• Ensure projects are executed using best practice Project management guidelines.
• Provide project management support to the business in terms of prioritizing and Implementation of projects to support the company strategy and Marketing Road map
• Ensure management of projects dependencies for timely project delivery.
• Project stakeholder management
• Ensure Regular Project tracking, reporting and escalation in line with Business requirements
• Ensure that all projects are implemented within specified timelines and within Quality Plan
• Manage Project risks, project procurement, project contracts, Project Human resources, project documentation, project tender and evaluation process.
• Manage key vendors in the course of project execution
• Ensure handover of all completed Projects to the respective internal customers
• Put in place Succession plan within the section.
• In liaison with HR, identify skills and competencies for Job roles and ensure appropriate training, Supervision and motivation of project managers
• Assist by way of facilitation project scooping and planning sessions both at departmental and division level
• Develop teams on Project Management competencies by providing guidance during the project life cycle
• Attendance of CPSC to ensure alignment of projects to MTNU strategic plan

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education

• BSC Degree in Electrical, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer science or relevant University Degree
• Recognized Certification in Project management e.g., PMI/Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

Work Experience            

• 8 years’ experience in telecom-based Environment
• Experience in program management
• Further qualifications in Contract management, Tender process or Project management
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a department or section or teams

Attributes and Skills Necessary

• Computer Literacy with emphasis on project management packages MS project.
• Good Communication and Supervisory skills
• Good analytical skills
• Comfortable around senior management
• Good Interpersonal Skills and Initiative
• Leadership and organization

NB: Presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Should you not hear from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 20th June 2024

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