Manager: Network and Enterprise Projects (6 Month Contract – June 2022) at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• The Manager: Network & Enterprise Projects is responsible for all projects (viz Network & Enterprise) ensuring that these are well coordinated with all requisite resources availed timely and projects delivered to specifications; on time; on budget and to the internal customer‘s expectations and satisfaction. The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, direction, implementation and execution of the projects at hand.
• Measures of success includes the delivery of  Network & Enterprise projects, on time and within budget.  The incumbent is also accountable for accurate reporting and updates.

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)
The Manager: Network & Enterprise Project Manager will be accountable (in accordance with sound project management principles and guidelines) to achieve the following objectives:

• Ensures the delivery of projects (within the programme) according to project scope while effectively managing resources, time and budget.
• Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Monitor project plans including project organisation, timelines, contingency plans and resources.
• Manage (when necessary) supplier contracts in terms of agreed service level agreements.
• Monitor and co-ordinate the contributions of multi-disciplinary professional teams from various parts of the MTN business to delivery on Network & Enterprise
• Ensure that project meetings are appropriately facilitated, including all other project related meetings, workshops etc.
• Ensures financial control of projects being managed (e.g. budgets, cash flows, certification of all payment certificates etc.).
• Ensure the facilitation of all liaison matters with all project role-players (e.g. service providers) and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate and timely input into Network & Enterprise project related reporting.
• Ensure the successful tracking of the Network & Enterprise project risks.
• Participate in project management meetings and other committees as directed by the Programme manager.

Key Deliverables

• Fulfilment of Network & Enterprise project initiatives and outcome targets
• Project budget
• Project reporting
• Delivery of project objectives on time
• Providing input into dashboard reports

Role Dependencies

• Active support from the Group PMO, SM: Digital & IT PM, SM: Network & Enterprise PM
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
• Understanding of the OpCo technology, business and regulatory context
• Timely decision making and reporting
• Alignment of OpCo and Group strategy initiatives

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• Minimum of 3 years tertiary degree
• Relevant Project Management certification (e.g. Prince 2)
• Member of Project Management Institute
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ Project Management experience managing multiple Network or Enterprise-wide projects for a small to medium sized organisation.
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Experience working in a small to medium organization

Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinker, Problem Solver, Improvement Driver
• Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Other:

• Regional and international travel
• Collaboration (Formal and Informal Relationships)

Responsibility towards:

• Key customers: MTN OpCos, Group technology, Group Strategy and M&A, Group Commercial
• Key suppliers: Key Technology Partners, Relevant Industry Bodies