Location: Abuja
URL: www.etisalat.com.ng (http://career.etisalat.com.ng/career/www.etisalat.com.ng)
Description:
Reports To: Head-IT Project Management
Job Summary:
Assist in the set-up of a functional project support office by providing project-related administrative support services across the IT project portfolio
Provide comprehensive assistance in project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure to facilitate IT project-related activities
Principal Functions:
Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to project management methodologies and support framework
Establish and maintain relationships and communication with key internal and external stakeholders
Organize and manage dates and presentations for key Project Office meetings
Assist in introducing and updating project standards and methodologies
Conduct audit on in flight projects to ensure adherence to defined methodologies
Maintain central project records and produce reports as required
Manage the execution of the project specific work programmes and plans
Plan and manage the human and material resources of project teams to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity
Advise IT Management/ stakeholders on risk issues that are related projects and recommend actions to mitigate risk issues
Plan, manage and marshal resources effectively for the successful execution of IT projects
Prioritize and coordinate all project related tasks
Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
Prepare and submit periodic activity reports to the Head IT Project Management and project stakeholders
Develop and refine project plan and detailed work plan to effectively manage, the effort, scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, etc.
Conduct status update meetings and report project progress
Manage time, quality, scope and cost of project and correct deviation from plan
Identify reasons for delays in projects and plan activities to overcome these; identify and respond to risks/ escalated problems throughout the project cycle
Present final deliverables and conclude knowledge transfer
Complete documentation and knowledge management process for the project
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-IT Project Management
Adhere to documented project management standards and methodologies
Enforce strict compliance for all Project Changes, within approved IT Project standards and policies
Educational Requirements: First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. A certification in Project Management is required
Experience & Skills: Between two (2) and five (5) years directly relevant post-NYSC business experience, including formal project management experience in a telecommunications business or similar environment
Click to apply on or before 6th April 2012
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