Team Lead
– Geographic Information Services GIS – Nairobi
Company:
NAVTEQ is a unit of Nokia. Our world headquarters are located in downtown Chicago, Illinois. We were founded in 1985 and employ 5,500 people in 212 offices in 49 countries.
NAVTEQ is the world's leading provider of maps, traffic and location data. NAVTEQ content powers automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions.
When it comes to walking and driving, connecting consumers with location-based
mobile advertising, setting the benchmark for speed-to-market and growing
everyday use of NAVTEQ maps, we have been turning heads for more than 25 years.Company:
NAVTEQ is a unit of Nokia. Our world headquarters are located in downtown Chicago, Illinois. We were founded in 1985 and employ 5,500 people in 212 offices in 49 countries.
NAVTEQ is the world's leading provider of maps, traffic and location data. NAVTEQ content powers automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the management of a development team and projects.
- Supervises
development resources including giving daily work and technical direction.
- Manages
budget of projects.
- Works
with the development and other project resources on scope and timing of
the execution of their tasks as related to project plans.
- Manages
delivery of components within team that are deemed critical to the success
of the project.
- Keeps
senior project/program managers updated on the status and health of
critical components.
- Leads
implementation of best practices within a development project.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's
degree preferred.
- Minimum
of 4-5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
- Basic
understanding of project management concepts.
- Strong
background in software development life cycles and methods by which to
optimize the life cycle for project needs via use of best practices.
- Excellent
technical knowledge and leadership skills required.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Ability
to work effectively with others.
- Ability
to multi-task.
- Ability
to travel.
- Valid
driving license.
Application procedure:
If your profile meets the above job description and Qualifications, you can submit your application through our Careers Website: http://corporate.navteq.com/careers.htm.
There you’ll find the job Team Lead – 1200024249 under the respective region Africa-Kenya.
To apply, you need to register as a New User. You also have the ability to enclose relevant attachments.
Please do not forget to enclose your CV (including reference statements, including salary expectations), motivation letter and copies of academic certificates.
Closing date: 31 March 2012