Zain Nigeria: Team Member (Projects)

Zain (formerly MTC) is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East and now a major player on the African continent. Zain in Nigeria is recruiting for Team Member: Projects

ZAIN1425 – Team Member: Projects

Business Unit: Zain Nigeria
Division: Information Technology
Location: Nigeria – Lagos

Basic Purpose:
Effective project management by using Project Management Guidelines. Tracking benefits realized from Portfolio; managing issues and risks; and, reporting effectively on status of projects and portfolio.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensure delivery of the IT Project Portfolio within Time, Budget and Quality
Ensure all IT projects conform to the IT Project Management Governance standards
Timely and accurate progress reporting of IT Project Portfolio to all key stakeholders
Coach and mentor subordinates in project management best practice.
Ensure that all projects adhere to Change Management policies and procedures in order to assure controlled release of change to the system Live environment
Escalate project exceptions to IT management team for necessary intervention
Establish consistent practices and standards of project planning, reporting and control across the portfolio

Qualification & Competencies:
Minimum 5 years post NYSC
University Graduate or Equivalent
Possession of MBA will be an added advantage
PMP or other PM certification such as MSP and PRINCE2
Experience in running multiple projects/programs
Experience running billion naira projects desired, preferably in telecoms

Application Closing Date is 1st April 2010

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