Senior Manager, IT Projects at IHS Towers

For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business and consumer demand for mobile and data. We are the partner of choice for Africa’s and the world’s leading network operators because they demand the widest reach and highest reliability for their customers, and the highest standards of governance and operational excellence for themselves. Our long-term contracts and strong sustainable cash flows mean IHS is a unique, low risk entry point for investment in Africa. Over the last four years, IHS has brought over US$5 billion of investment to the continent. Our belief is that the future economic and social development of Africa will be exponentially accelerated by mobile connectivity, and our team of over 1,000 engineers in five countries is focused on making this happen. We are committed to developing our people and the communities we serve, and to help people and businesses across the region build a powerful, prosperous future - by Africa and for Africa. IHS is Africa’s leading mobile infrastructure company. Founded in 2001 by an experienced team of engineers and business people, IHS serves clients responsibly in the building and managing of effective telecommunications infrastructure and by employing the highest quality people, services and equipment.

Purpose

The role will be part of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the EA & PMO area whose mission is to move IT closer to the business, build a trustworthy relationship between IT and the different business units, and transform IT into a tool for developing and executing the business. The responsible Project Manager within the IHS Group will make sure that each assigned project is delivered on time within budget and scope. With high quality and in accordance with the project goals. The overall goal of the role is to coordinate the delivery of the project with the different Business Stakeholders (Business Owners, Customers) and IT units (BPMs, EA, Infrastructure, Application Managers, QA, etc.). The role requires frequent travel to Dubai and other IHS markets for long and short stays depending on the Project's needs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• This position will make sure that each assigned project is delivered on time within budget and scope. As well, as high quality and in accordance with the project goals.
• The role requires frequent travel to Dubai and other IHS markets for long and short stays depending on the Project needs.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Planning: Responsible to develop a project plan in both waterfall and agile
• Budget Control: Responsible for monitoring the assigned budget for each project.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
• Capacity Management: Ensure resource allocation.
• Follow up development.
• Coordination of development and implementation among the different Teams.
• Manage the relationships between different stakeholders such as:
  • Customers
  • Vendors
  • Business Units
  • Architecture
  • Development
  • Infrastructure
  • QA
  • Others
• Perform risk management in conjunction with the above-mentioned stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation: Reporting, Communication Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Planning & Budgeting
• Assumes responsibility for solving problems.
• Communicate effectively across all levels, engaging and inspiring at senior levels internally and externally.
• Cultural awareness within a multi-cultural Corporate environment.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in computer science, engineering, business management or a related field. Or similar knowledge.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Delivery Management role.

Method of Application

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