IT Project Manager

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Technology Division – Ethiopia.   In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Program Manager, the position holder will coordinate and manage the delivery of Complex Information, Communications and Technology solutions for Safaricom projects. This role will be responsible for kick-off, execution, control, and closure of projects

Responsibilities

• To develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project execution, controlling, and closing processes;
• To utilize tools and metrics to track and improve project performance - MS Project, Share point, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan;
• To enforce quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement and communication management tools through the project life cycle until closure;
• To implement the project plan by ensuring the execution of project activities and tasks to produce project deliverables;
• To manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
• To implement changes to triple constraints in line with the defined change management process;
• To ensure timely CAPEX Utilization & Receipting for all assigned projects;
• To prepare and disseminate project reports and updates, and governance meeting presentations in a timely manner;
• To contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, and research, appropriately in order to improve the quality of project management services, build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession;
• To facilitate cooperation within our teams and with stakeholders in order to realize shared goals by encouraging collaborative problem solving, open communication, and teamwork;
• To supervise and motivate project resources on projects.

Job Requirements

• Degree in ICT/Business Related field
• Certificate in project planning/project management expertise or PRINCE 2 or PMP or Agile
• Experience as a project team member in a large IT project
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and background of Waterfall and Agile concepts in project delivery
• Ability to motivate teams to achieve a business outcome

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile HERE

Remember to attach your resume.