Project Planning & Execution
- Agree project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with clients and stakeholders.
- Understand client requirements and align project plans accordingly.
- Agree on project timescales, costs, and resource requirements.
- Lead project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans for each stage of the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project progress to ensure timelines, costs, and quality standards are met.
- Use IT tools to track tasks, resources, and progress effectively.
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Select, recruit, and lead project teams, including specialists and sub-contractors.
- Organize and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives.
- Monitor performance of sub-contractors to ensure adherence to project guidelines and standards.
- Provide independent advice on project management and execution strategies.
Risk, Quality & Financial Management
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure all project objectives and quality standards are achieved.
- Manage accounting, costing, and billing activities related to the project.
- Track resource utilization and optimize efficiency and performance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Represent the client’s interests across all project activities.
- Negotiate with contractors and suppliers for materials and services.
- Report regularly on project progress to all stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and executive committees (e.g., MTN CI CODIR).
- Escalate project risks, issues, and deviations as required.
- Fluency in French (written and spoken) is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
- Minimum 6–10 years of experience managing complex projects.
- Proven experience in IT, RAN & Microwave, FTTH & Fiber Optics, and/or Facilities projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile).
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, or equivalent).
- Budgeting, resource planning, and financial management skills.
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning capabilities.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and client representation skills.
- Strong communication, reporting, and negotiation skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivery quality.
