AllDean Networks Limited | iSat
Africa | Wananchi Group
Job Title: Project Manager
Reporting To: Head
– Business Operations
Business Unit: iSAT Africa / AllDean Networks Limited
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning
- Define the scope of the project in
collaboration with senior management
- Create a detailed work plan which identifies
and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
- Determine the resources (time, money,
equipment, etc) required to complete the project
- Develop a schedule for project completion that
effectively allocates the resources to the activities
- Review the project schedule with senior
management and all other staff that will be affected by the project
activities; revise the schedule as required
- Determine the objectives and measures upon
which the project will be evaluated at its completion
Project control
- Write reports on the project for management
- Monitor and approve all budgeted project
expenditures
- Monitor cash flow projections and report
actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis
(monthly/bimonthly)
- Manage all project funds according to
established accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure that all financial records for the
project are up to date.
Project Evaluation
- Ensure that the project deliverables are on
time, within budget and at the required level of quality
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as
established during the planning phase
Personal characteristics
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior
and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of
others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of
the organization.
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and
write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and
effective communication tools and techniques.
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique
ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new
opportunities.
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and
effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions
that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve
results that are in the best interest of the organization.
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine
the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are
timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work
schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track
details/data/information/activities.
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the
organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and
evaluate the process and results.
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to
identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate
possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Key Competencies:
- Planning; Project Management; Communication
skills; Ability to work under pressure;
- Interpersonal skills; Presentation skills;
Report writing skills; PC Literate;
- People Management; Coaching; Leadership; Team
Building; Relationship management;
- Talent management.
Experience
- At least 7-8 years’ experience at senior
management level preferably in telecommunications industry.
Education, Skills and Experience
Required for the position
What minimum, education, skills and experience
are necessary for effective performance in this position?
Education:
- Degree in Telecommunications or Business
Management Fields from recognized University.
- Masters Degree in relevant fields is an added
advantage.
This is a description of the job as
it is presently constructed.
This may be reviewed periodically and
updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the duties of the
job.
Qualified and interested candidates send their application and CV to recruitment@alldean.com, subject heading PROJECT MANAGER not later than 25th July 2015.
iSAT Africa / Alldean Networks Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer competitive compensation to the right candidate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.