Manager, IT Program & Portfolio Management at

Roles and Responsibilities

Tactical

Establish and maintain relationships and communication with key internal and external stakeholders across the organization.

Provide adequate feedback system on process improvement initiatives which are outcomes of program oversight function.

Influence resource allocation from all EMTS stakeholders to achieve efficient & timely delivery of project output

Proactively identify and respond to risks / escalated problems from vendor organizations during implementation to minimize project risks

Influence EMTS and project delivery organization stakeholders by creating positive relationships through the appropriate channels to manage expectations and agreed objectives

Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions to deliver strategic projects

Promote quality of project delivery process by ensuring compliance to 9mobile quality and test standards

Operational

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and adjust as needed, utilizing industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution

Directly supervise the planning and execution of all IT projects to ensure delivery of business benefits

Support the coordination of the IT Program board meetings and follow through with agreed actions. Review status reports for projects in-flight and make appropriate corrections. Provide oversight function for all governance reporting

Responsible for reviewing generated reports to 9mobile corporate PMO, group and other aspect of business

Enforce compliance for all project changes

Maintain a central record system and ensure knowledge base for all implementations are maintained for audit and reference purposes

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program and Portfolio Management

Education and Experience

First degree in numerate, Technology or Sciences (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics);

Knowledge and experience in managing complex projects/programs

Project management qualification (eg. PMP, Prince 2, CSM)

Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field and/or demonstrable experience in risk management will be an added advantage

Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience in a project driven organization. With at least 3 years in a supervisory position.

Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

Good Communication (Written and Verbal), Presentation skills, and Negotiation skills.

Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

Demonstrable ability to work productively and stay calm under pressure

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project and/or equivalent tools;

Working knowledge of Agile Methodology

Other Solutions Life Cycle certifications in IT or Telecoms best practices such as Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF), Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF), Rational Unified Process (RUP), IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ISO 20000, SIX SIGMA, COBIT or eTOM, IT Governance, IT Audit, IT Architecture and the CMM are optional and of advantage.

Industries:Telecommunications

Function: Web Development