Job: Project Coordinators, Managed Data Network Services at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is

through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Managed Data Network Services

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Coordinate all Managed Data Network Services (MDNS) projects.
• Extract value from what we already have by focusing on optimizing processes within the Unit/Department in line with the value creation philosophy. This includes individual contributions and recommendations to improve existing business project/initiative.
• Drive Innovation by identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., by stimulating and encouraging new business opportunities, launch of products, product/process innovation, business model innovation etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by partnering with MTNN’s Partners to improve their processes which in turn will improve the efficiency of MTNN’s operations.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national macro environment by participating in CSR projects and/or NGO’s, involvement in recognized professional institutions, participating in think-tank activities etc
• Sustain the right organisational culture and behaviors by demonstrating the vital behaviours every time.
• Compile, approve and manage assigned budget for the project, ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and to specifications.
• Work with stakeholders and the project team to develop cost effective and value adding solutions on each project.
• Plan resources for assigned projects, defining responsibilities and scope of work for each team member.
• Conduct a post implementation review and documentation and follow up on outstanding items.
• Manage documentation process, ensuring completeness and easy referral to project documents.
• Compile risk and issue matrices, assisting with analysis process and resolve issues escalated by internal customers
• Manage change process and communicate progress of the projects to relevant project stakeholders.
• Compile initial project plan with input from all the relevant resources, confirming plan with stakeholders.
• Obtain approval and update project plan with changes, conducting regular update meetings with Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Open plan office

Experience & Training
Education:

• Fluent in English
• First Degree in Elect., Computer Sc./Engineering or Project Management
• Formal Project Management certification or training would be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium  organization
• Experience in a delivery driven communications network environment
• Experience in operations or planning background in IT or Telecommunications.
• Project Management certification experience
• Experience in Internet Protocol, Data Network Equipment, Transmission Infrastructure and Communications Service Delivery

Training:

• Wired Fixed line Telephone Implementation
• IP Routing
• Radio Transmission (PtP, PtMP/Wimax)
• Service Orientation
• New technologies training / seminar
• Training on vendor equipment and software
• Exchange training with other MTN networks

Minimum Qualification

• BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND.

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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