Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates.


Job Title: Manager, Programme Support
Location: Abuja

Job Summary


  • Ensure that all strategic projects are completed on time, to plan and within budget
  • Support the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy in ensuring visibility of strategic initiatives as requested by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO)


Principal Functions


  • Responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of projects
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely fashion;
  • Continuously manage project expectations
  • Manage strategic initiatives meetings within and outside the Technical function and ensure that all action points are completed
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, issues/action points, item logs and presentations
  • Engage effectively and simultaneously in multiple initiatives
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Network Architecture & Strategy
  • Provide strategic advice and direction on project delivery
  • Work with other divisions within the Technical Department to ensure that appropriate resources are available to execute projects
  • Evaluate and recommend Technology options and solutions for various projects
  • Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with management, project sponsors, product owners and other stakeholders


Educational Requirements


  • First degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or any other relevant discipline
  • Project Management certification mandatory
  • Between six (6) and eight ( years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience in GSM/ UMTS, including at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role involving telecoms implementation


Experience,Skills & Competencies


  • Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate


  • Good leadership qualities
  • Knowledge of telecoms equipment installations
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office tools
  • Good knowledge of 2G, 3G and LTE
  • Excellent documentation and presentation skills
  • Ability to apply relevant best practices in telecoms project management and implementation
  • Ability to evaluate new situations/ initiatives and define project parameters (objectives, resources, budget, solutions) applying existing knowledge from previous projects handled


Application DEADLINE: 13th March, 2013

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