NPM Project Leader – Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC
Development and Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC
Whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams and would like to be part of our team, working in partnership with the government and the sector, towards thepromise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you
About Us
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 for NPM Project Leader within the Project Management Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Detailed Description
Reporting to Manager Project Support Office, the role holder will be responsible for timely completion of milestones under his/her scope
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate project planning of major projects
- Record projects in project management system and track deliverables
- Provide support to project management teams
- Facilitate the development of a project management information system
- Provide support on project management information system
- Negotiate contract and supplier pricing
- Record discounts and savings negotiated
- Identify and manage project risks
- Report on project progress to stakeholders
- Provide status and budget reports on key projects
- Manage special projects
- To liaise and provide support to different role players to ensure projects are completed according to company requirements, standards, and specifications.
- Maintain project quality standards through adherence to project governance processes
- To manage budgets to meet project objectives.
- To conduct meetings and workshops with external consulting teams and contractors.
- Supply Capex cash flow projections by deriving and supplying project acceptance dates
- Review performance of consultants/contractors against contracts
Qualifications
- Diploma / certificate in Project Management (Desirable)
- 3 year Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Computer Science / Information Technology (Essential)
Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience (Essential)
- 3 years of relevant Experience (Essential)
