Current Vacancies, Etisalat

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, PROGRAMME SUPPORT
LOCATION: Abuja, NG

JOB SUMMARY
Ensure that all strategic projects are completed on time, to plan and within budget

Support the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy in ensuring visibility of strategic initiatives as requested by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects
Provide strategic advice and direction on project delivery
Work with other divisions within the Technical Department to ensure that appropriate resources are available to execute projects
Evaluate and recommend Technology options and solutions for various projects.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with management, project sponsors, product owners and other stakeholders
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely fashion; continuously manage project expectations
Manage strategic initiatives meetings within and outside the Technical function and ensure that all action points are completed
Develop and deliver progress reports, issues / action points, item logs and presentations
Engage effectively and simultaneously in multiple initiatives
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
First degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or any other relevant discipline
Project Management certification mandatory
Between six (6) and eight ( 8 ) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience in GSM / UMTS, including at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role involving telecoms implementation

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate
Good knowledge of 2G, 3G and LTE
Excellent documentation and presentation skills
Ability to apply relevant best practices in telecoms project management and implementation
Good leadership qualities.
Knowledge of telecoms equipment installations
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to evaluate new situations / initiatives and define project parameters (objectives, resources, budget, solutions) applying existing knowledge from previous projects handled

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