[Full-time] Specialist-IT Project Management at Etisalat Nigeria

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Location: Abuja

URL: 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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