Job Title: mHealth Project / Programme Manager (Abuja Based / Mobile / Telecoms / Healthcare)
Location: Abuja (Nigeria)
Recruiter: Venator Recruitment
My client is a global mobile organisation with significant presence in Africa, they are seeking an experienced Project / Programme Manager based in Abuja to lead high profile joint projects with mobile operators and other industry partners. The Project / Programme Manager will work closley with project teams accross Africa to ensure delivery of sustainable business cases that support the long term goals in the region.
The successful candidate will show a strong knowledge of the mobile ecosystem with and have a demonstrable track record of ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to budget.
Engagement with and management of both internal and external stakeholders associated with the project will include implementation partners, funders, mobile industry stakeholders and other development organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Robust understanding of grant objectives, activities and associated budget.
• Project leadership and execution of project specific initiatives with a focus on delivery, budget and success.
• Monitor progress of project to key milestones.
• Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders for duration of project.
• Develop and implement a communication and governance strategy for in-country engagement and align to larger the Pan-African mHealth Initiative communication and governance strategy.
• Manage delivery of objectives for both internal and external stakeholders and implementation partners.
• Troubleshoot delays and adjust timelines where needed in case of unforeseen external factors.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies which may impact on project success and timelines.
• Track and report on resource utilization.
• Develop and document insights into mHealth implementation and commercial strategies for sustainable launch of services.
• Share knowledge with other project managers and the industry where needed to embed best practices globally.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Criteria for selection:
• 7+ years' experience of establishing and managing complex multinational, multi-functional programmes/projects working within a matrix environment using virtual team structures.
• Proven success in delivering programmes in a fast changing and uncertain environment with clear evidence of personal involvement in complex technical, commercial and management issues.
• Ability to lead others.
• Experience of shaping and delivering health based programme would be very desirable.
• Experience in the mobile telecoms industry leading cross functional programmes and project delivery.
• Operate effectively in a flat, geographically diverse, global organisation, delivering projects involving technical and non-technical individuals and groups.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in the escalation of issues and the formulation of solutions.
• Proven ability to build effective strategic working relationships for the benefit of the programme.
• Experience working with project management and analytical tools.
• Willingness to travel on an international basis.
Apply today to be considered.
Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Functions: Project Management
Industries: Telecommunications
Compensation: Negotiable
Job ID: 6676280
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