Safaricom Technical Project Manager job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER  
 REF: TECHOLOGY-TPM-JAN-2013
Reporting to the Head of Department, Network Engineering, the role holder is responsible for successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of network engineering projects within time, budget and scope. The job entails coordinating projects from initiation to completion; using maximum and effective utilization of project management tools, techniques, and experience, creativity, and management skills, to reach the predetermined objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver completed projects successfully with continuous reporting & presentations to stakeholders to maintain their cooperation & participation ;
• Provide leadership to bring out the best from the team;
• Preparation and maintain essential project documentation;
• Prepare and issue following documents for every project: Project launch, Statement of works, contract, project charter, Risk assessment document, project status report, project closure e.t.c.
• Participate and or chair project meetings, discussions, project site visits, workshops and hearings;
• Participating in tender evaluation process, Negotiating project contracts, Statement of works, Project plan and project design;

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field – Telecommunications, Engineering or Information Technology;
• Post graduate Diploma in Project management plus Project Management Certification – PMP/PMI, or Prince 2, or equivalent ;
• At least 4 years in project management with minimum of 2 years in managing telecoms projects;
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously; from start to finish; for at least one year duration; which have impact across a company; impact on customers and impact on the revenue generation capability of the organization;
• Good analytical skills and communication skills;
• Good understanding of financial principles, understands financial ratios, can interpret standard financial statements;
• Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment;
• Good understanding of the Kenyan market, subscriber preferences and subscriber trends.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Monday 14th January, 2013.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke