Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services
(EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the
laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat
of the United Arab Emirates.
(EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the
laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat
of the United Arab Emirates.
Job Title: Manager, Programme Support
Location: Abuja
Location: Abuja
Job Summary
Ensure that all strategic projects are completed on time, to plan and within
budget
Support the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy in ensuring visibility of
strategic initiatives as requested by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Ensure that all strategic projects are completed on time, to plan and within
budget
Support the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy in ensuring visibility of
strategic initiatives as requested by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Principal Functions
Responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects
Provide strategic advice and direction on project delivery
Work with other divisions within the Technical Department to ensure that
appropriate resources are available to execute projects
Evaluate and recommend Technology options and solutions for various projects
Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with management,
project sponsors, product owners and other stakeholders
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
in a clear and timely fashion; continuously manage project expectations
Manage strategic initiatives meetings within and outside the Technical function
and ensure that all action points are completed
Develop and deliver progress reports, issues/ action points, item logs and
presentations
Engage effectively and simultaneously in multiple initiatives
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Network Architecture &
Strategy
Responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects
Provide strategic advice and direction on project delivery
Work with other divisions within the Technical Department to ensure that
appropriate resources are available to execute projects
Evaluate and recommend Technology options and solutions for various projects
Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with management,
project sponsors, product owners and other stakeholders
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
in a clear and timely fashion; continuously manage project expectations
Manage strategic initiatives meetings within and outside the Technical function
and ensure that all action points are completed
Develop and deliver progress reports, issues/ action points, item logs and
presentations
Engage effectively and simultaneously in multiple initiatives
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Network Architecture &
Strategy
Educational Requirements
First degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or any other
relevant discipline
Project Management certification mandatory
Between six (6) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience
in GSM/ UMTS, including at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory
role involving telecoms implementation
First degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or any other
relevant discipline
Project Management certification mandatory
Between six (6) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience
in GSM/ UMTS, including at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory
role involving telecoms implementation
Experience, Skills & Competencies
Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate
Good knowledge of 2G, 3G and LTE
Excellent documentation and presentation skills
Ability to apply relevant best practices in telecoms project management and
implementation
Good leadership qualities
Knowledge of telecoms equipment installations
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to evaluate new situations/ initiatives and define project parameters
(objectives, resources, budget, solutions) applying existing knowledge from
previous projects handled
Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate
Good knowledge of 2G, 3G and LTE
Excellent documentation and presentation skills
Ability to apply relevant best practices in telecoms project management and
implementation
Good leadership qualities
Knowledge of telecoms equipment installations
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to evaluate new situations/ initiatives and define project parameters
(objectives, resources, budget, solutions) applying existing knowledge from
previous projects handled
