Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

Project Management Office: (PMO) Sub – Lead

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for a Project Management Office Sub-lead within the PMO function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the PMO Lead, the role holder will be responsible for managing projects, in line with financial, time, quality, and performance targets

Job Responsibilities

• Delivering projects from the requirements analysis phase through the implementation cycle to providing performance measures of success
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Gather requirements from business stakeholders and document business and functional requirements
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
• Manages and controls project scope and the change control process to ensure that projects are completed according to schedule
• Coordinates all activities of the project team and ensures that project tasks are completed by facilitating project-related team meetings (i.e., kick-offs, status update sessions, war-rooms, internal/client reviews, etc.,), communicating action steps to team, and delivering weekly status reports to project team, the client and management
• Develops, maintains, and disseminates all project documentation including status reports, invoices, change orders, project schedules, budgets, and post implementation reviews. Ensures that all project documentation is produced in the standard format, follows internal documentation processes, and is reviewed and approved
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and archived appropriately as required
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to Peers, Subordinates and Superiors.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
• The Project Manager should understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in any of these industries Technology, Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a Telco organization.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management processes (Sourcing, Logistics, Importation, etc.)
• Proven track record in delivering projects from the requirements analysis phase through the implementation cycle and be able to provide performance measures of success
• Understanding of project dependencies and risk mitigation in multi-discipline projects
• Project budgeting and use of project management software (e.g., MS Project or similar tools)
• Ability to speak to non-technical business professionals and managers in non-technical language to explain complex technical issues to build support and ownership for technology solutions
• Qualifications
• Degree in Engineering, Operations/ Business Management
• Studying towards or a qualification / certification in project management
• Demonstration of change agility and mental agility (curious about new approaches and complex challenges and help others think effectively) 
• Experience working in a fast-paced Technology environment
• Ability to excel in a constantly evolving environment

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE

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