Project Manager at MTN

Job Description       
       
To enable continuous business performance improvement of MTN SA by managing and supporting projects and implementing project objectives in line with MTN strategy.
       
Detailed Description       

Task Complexity:                      

• Project Initiation
• Provide high-level input into the benefits, costs and available options in a business case
• Undertake a feasibility study to ensure all options are achievable
• Create terms of reference which specify the project objectives and scope
• Articulate and negotiate consensus on a final vision of the core project goals from scoping the requirements of all stakeholders, including the project owner
• Source suitably skilled and qualified project team members – gather Project owner inputs regarding project team members
• Input into the Project Management Methodology for MTN
• Project Planning
• Create a project plan, outlining the sequence of all activities and tasks in order to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards.
• Define all guidelines, quality targets, standards, assurance and control procedures – gather project owner inputs regarding quality targets and   content guidelines
• Identify resources needed and schedule people, equipment and material resources within the project
• Produce a risk plan to identify and mitigate project risks, taking local conditions and competitor activity into account
• Document the acceptance criteria for each project deliverable
• Establish a clear communication plan for the project
• Liaise with  Procurement to ensure proper provision of goods and services required
• Consider the long term (1-2 years) implications of the project outcome from a more broad perspective
• Consider the impact of project outcomes on other areas of the business, as well as the interdependency of units                    .
• Project execution
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with the Project Management Methodology, project standards, and MTN strategy, in accordance to the business requirements and in conjunction with stakeholders
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project process and scope
• Provide expertise in the process specificities of the delivery of a particular project stream
• Ensure efficiency and flexibility in the management of resources (people, finances)
• Oversee the approval process for all project change requests
• Continuously monitor progress in terms of the status of the project plan. Resolve issues affecting the project, keeping all stakeholders properly informed
• Ensure execution of all content related activities – escalate if deliverables are not developed
• Oversee the construction of all project deliverables
• Gain acceptance from project owners for each deliverable produced
• Build and maintain solid relationships with all MTN SA stakeholders
• Identify, record, analyse and manage potential and actual opportunities, issues and risks, taking corrective action by tackling day-to-day issues head on and reviewing how more serious issues and risks might impact on scope, schedule, quality and cost
• Manage the process of innovative change
• Anticipate and manage deviations from the project plan early, and keep all participants and stakeholders informed
• Revise project plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level
• Provide input into the project appraisal process, capturing and using relevant lessons learned
• Project Delivery
• Develop and drive the execution of agreed projects
• Drive the implementation, tracking, monitoring and compliance of Projects
• Contract management in line with Procurement Policies
• Co-ordinate project reporting
• Ensure effective implementation of the integrated project management model
• Risk management
• Business Analysis
• Perform Business Analysis MTN SA Business Analysis in line with the methodology and guidelines
• Identify ways to fine tune policies, processes and systems in line with changing work practices
• Determine, document, and review requirements for projects within the scope of the value stream or impacting processes and systems
• Design, analyse and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness
• Identify Business Improvement and Optimisation opportunities that will result in improvement of process performance
• Ensure that benchmarking is conducted with other companies and organizations within and outside the industry.
• Construct business cases for initiations proposed by the business. Research and consider best practice, local conditions, trends, as well as competitor activity

Job Requirements         
       
Education:

• BSc  (Engineering, Computer Science), B Com Information systems  or National Diploma
• Internationally recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP certified
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, portfolio management and people management.Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Experience managing projects across jurisdictions and on different technology platforms.
• Experience in the telecommunication industry would be an advantage
• Highly competent in using EPM (MS Project, SharePoint), Rational, and MS Office suite

Training:

• Project Management
• Technical Certification ( Microsoft, Unix, Databases) 

Additional Details

• Head - Big Picture Focus (20)
• Conceptual Thinker -  Executes tactical plans to achieve strategic requirements
• Problem Solver -  Has the mental agility to identify and solve relevant business challenges
• Improvement Driver - Executes and identifies opportunities for commercial innovation and continuous improvementHeart – Emotionally Intelligent (30)
• Culture and Change Champion -  Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow
• Supportive People Manager -  Is self-aware and supports team capability development through opportunity creation for realising potential
• Relationship Manager  -  Builds professional networks across teams through collaboration and co-operation
• Hands – Results Focused (40)
• Results Achiever -  Produces sustainable business results through ethical practices
• Operationally Astute - Sets priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others