IT Programme 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.

ROLE Description

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 Head of IT Delivery, the position holder will work with the various teams in IT to provide program leadership in the Pursuit and Delivery of Complex Information, Communications and Technology solutions for Safaricom programs & projects. This role will be responsible for partnership with assigned delivery unit to ensure realization of business outcomes through kick off, execution, control and closure of programs and projects

Responsibilities

• To develop a formal and comprehensive program delivery plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes.
• To ensure tool and metrics utilization to track and improve project performance - EPM, MS Project, Share point, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan.
• To manage program progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives.
• To enforce quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement and communication management through the project life cycle until closure;
• To manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
• To ensure timely CAPEX Utilization & Receipting for all projects within your domain,
• To ensure timely preparation and dissemination of project reports and updates, governance meeting presentations;
• To contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, 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 provide leadership support for direct reports which will include but is not limited to  interaction at all/senior levels and accountability/oversight/management;
• To conduct performance appraisal, motivate and train staff in the section;

Job Requirements

• Degree in ICT/Business Related field
• Project management expertise: Certified in PMP or PRINCE 2 and Agile certification;
• At least 4 years experience in managing IT projects;
• 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.