Program Manager
Location: Nairobi,KE
Organization Name: Strategy and
Innovation Division
Department Description
We are pleased to announce the
following vacancy in the Project Management Office – PMO Department within the
CEO Division. In keeping with our current business needs,we are looking for a
person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Reporting to the Senior Manager –
PMO, the position holder will provide program leadership in the Pursuit and
Delivery of Complex Information, Communications and Technology solutions for
Safaricom programs & projects. This role will be responsible for kick off,
execution,control and closure of programs and projects;
Responsibilities
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To develop a formal and comprehensive
program delivery plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables ,
acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate
project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
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To ensure tool and metrics
utilization to track and improve project performance – EPM, MS Project,
Sharepoint, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance
Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan;
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To manage program progress by
ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the
project objectives;
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To enforce quality gates during the
implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement,
communication management and the use of the Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
tool through the project life cycle until closure;
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To manage and escalate risks and
issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
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To ensure timely CAPEX
Utilization& Receipting for all projects within your domain;
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To ensure timely preparation and
dissemination of project reports and updates, governance meeting presentations;
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To contribute to the project
management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices,
research,appropriately in order to improve the quality of project management
services,build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession;
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To facilitate cooperation within our
teams and with stakeholders in order to realize shared goals by encouraging
collaborative problem solving, open communication,and teamwork;
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To provide leadership support for
direct reports which will include but is not limited to interaction at
all/senior levels and accountability/oversight/management;
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To conduct performance
appraisal,motivate and train staff in the section.
Requirements
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Degree in ICT/Business Related field;
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Project management
expertise:Certified in PMP or PRINCE;
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At least 4 years’ experience in
managing IT projects.
How to Apply
Fixed Data Access Engineer
Location: Nairobi,KE
Organization Name: Technology
Enterprise Services
Department Description: Fixed Data
Access Engineer
Brief Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager –
Fixed Access Engineering the position holder will be responsible for the follow
up on Enterprise requirements of Fixed Data and to give sound technical
solutions.Ensures proper Planning, design and Implementation of Fixed Data
projects in accordance to approved designs and to meet the required timelines.
Ensures all Data connections undergo
proper acceptance and documentation processes. Owns the Fixed Data database and
provides 2nd Level support for fixed Data Connections.
Responsibilities
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Analysis of requests from EBU and
offer proper and sound technicalsolution designs and plans for Enterprise
connectivity and follow up with othertechnical teams for timely delivery of FD
plans, designs and solutions.
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Generates and Implements innovative
and cost effective solutions for FD connectivity. Is responsible for the
delivery of Fixed Data infrastructure solutions and projects.
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Implementation of approved technical
Fixed Data solutions. Contractorcoordination and management for effective and
timely FD connection delivery andactualization of all FD solutions to meet the
specified designs through toacceptance and documentation.
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Documentation and process management
for all FD connections and authenticFD DB maintenance Provide technical
leadership to the team of IntegrationEngineers.
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Improve customer deployment delivery
processes to enhance simplicity andspeed.
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Liaise with other sections /
departments in the delivery of services andprojects as well as maintain good
working relations between the team and allstakeholders.
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Ensure smooth handover of completed
projects (includes the as-builtdocumentation)to the relevant support team/s for
services lifecycle management.
·
Conduct and carry out new Fixed Data
solutions trials and eventual adoption for successful solutions.
Requirements
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Degree in Electrical &
Electronics Engineeringor Degree in Telecommunications Engineering
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3 years’ experience in
Telecommunications network planning/roll out (Transmission systems planning
& Design and telecoms systems installation supervision).
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Experience in coordinating projects
and working and managing cross functional teams.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Enterprise Customer support
experience will be an added advantage.
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Good written and oral communications
skills.
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Good report writing skills.
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Excellent technical troubleshooting
skills.
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Team player.
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Results oriented.
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Self-motivated.
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Solution Oriented.
How to Apply
