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Project Manager - IT Projects
MTN Uganda
Posted 5 months agoKampala, Uganda
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level
Category
Information Technology
Job Description
The Project Manager leads end-to-end delivery of projects in line with MTN's project management standards and approved scopes. The role ensures projects are executed within agreed timelines, quality expectations, and customer-centricity guidelines. It oversees project risks, resources, contracts, procurement activities, and stakeholder reporting. The Project Manager ensures effective closure and smooth handover of all completed projects to internal customers.
IT project management experience and a sound understanding of ITIL standards and best practice within operational environments.
Competencies in business risk management, business value chain, communication planning, corporate governance, ITIL, project management and telecommunications business management.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (preferably Science or Commercial)
- Project management certification such as PMI, Prince II or PMBOK.
- 5 years experience in the area of specialisation.
- Experience in creating complex project communications materials, reporting on project status, budgets and results.
- Experience with a reputable organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of projects strictly according to the scope and requirements finalized with MTN Group.
- Represent the project in SteerCo meetings, provide strategic progress updates, and secure stage-gate approvals.
- Manage the formal handover and sign-off of completed projects to relevant business units and internal customers.
- Develop detailed project plans showing critical paths, interdependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
- Ensure all projects are delivered following MTN's customer-centricity principles.
- Lead the management of project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
- Oversee project procurement processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure full execution of projects in adherence to best-practice project management standards and MTN's governance frameworks.
- Oversee regular project reporting, including status updates, dashboards, and risk logs, aligned to business expectations.
- Drive timely implementation of all project components while ensuring adherence to approved timelines and quality requirements.
- Manage project human resources, including allocation of responsibilities, team motivation, performance monitoring, and conflict resolution.
How to Apply
Apply through the MTN careers portal
