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Project Manager – IT Projects
MTN Uganda
Posted 3 months agoKampala, Uganda
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Information Technology
Job Description
MTN Uganda
Limited is seeking a competent
Project
Manager – IT Projects to lead 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.
Competencies: Business risk management, business value chain, communication planning, corporate governance, ITIL, project management, 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 IT project management.
- Sound understanding of ITIL standards and best practices within operational environments.
- Experience creating complex project communications materials and reporting on project status, budgets, and results.
- Experience with a reputable organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of projects strictly according to the scope and requirements finalized with MTN Group.
- 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.
- Lead the management of project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
- Oversee project procurement processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting of procurement activities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure full execution of projects in adherence to best-practice project management standards and MTN's governance frameworks.
- Represent the project in products and services steering committee (SteerCo) meetings, provide strategic progress updates, and secure stage-gate approvals.
- 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.
- Ensure all projects are delivered following MTN's customer-centricity principles, with a strong emphasis on customer impact and experience.
- Manage project human resources, including allocation of responsibilities, team motivation, performance monitoring, and conflict resolution.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with audit and governance requirements.
How to Apply
Apply via the MTN Uganda careers portal. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
