We at MTN Cameroon are a purpose and value-led organization.
At MTN Cameroon we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.
As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!
Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.
Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.
Lead with Care
Can-do with Integrity
Collaborate with Agility
Serve with Respect
Act with Inclusion
Project Initiation
- Provide high-level input into the benefits, costs and available options in a business case
- Undertake a feasibility study to ensure all options are achievable
- Create terms of reference which specify the project objectives and scope
- Articulate and negotiate consensus on a final vision of the core project goals from scoping the requirements of all stakeholders, including the project owner
- Source suitably skilled and qualified project team members – gather Project owner inputs regarding project team members
- Input into the Project Management Methodology for MTN
Project Planning
Create a project plan, outlining the sequence of all activities and tasks in order to accomplish goals within constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards.Define all guidelines, quality targets, standards, assurance and control procedures – gather project owner inputs regarding quality targets and content guidelinesIdentify resources needed and schedule people, equipment and material resources within the projectProduce a risk plan to identify and mitigate project risks, taking local conditions and competitor activity into accountDocument the acceptance criteria for each project deliverableEstablish a clear communication plan for the projectLiaise with Procurement to ensure proper provision of goods and services requiredConsider the long term (1-2 years) implications of the project outcome from a broader perspectiveConsider the impact of project outcomes on other areas of the business, as well as the interdependency of unitsProject execution
Ensure projects are delivered in line with the Project Management Methodology, project standards, and MTN strategy, in accordance to the business requirements and in conjunction with stakeholdersManage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project process and scopeProvide expertise in the process specificities of the delivery of a particular project streamEnsure efficiency and flexibility in the management of resources (people, finances)Oversee the approval process for all project change requestsContinuously monitor progress in terms of the status of the project plan. Resolve issues affecting the project, keeping all stakeholders properly informedEnsure execution of all content related activities – escalate if deliverables are not developedOversee the construction of all project deliverablesGain acceptance from project owners for each deliverable producedBuild and maintain solid relationships with all MTNC stakeholdersIdentify, record, analyse and manage potential and actual opportunities, issues and risks, taking corrective action by tackling day-to-day issues head on and reviewing how more serious issues and risks might impact on scope, schedule, quality and costManage the process of innovative changeAnticipate and manage deviations from the project plan early, and keep all participants and stakeholders informedRevise project plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsDrive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure levelProvide input into the project appraisal process, capturing and using relevant lessons learnedInformation management / Reporting
Collate and provide all relevant project documentation to the Project Support OfficeEnsures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriatelyDocument a project closure reportProvide constant status reports and feedback as to project delivery and support deliverables to project owners and other stakeholdersKeep the project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate newsGenerate specific project-related reports as required by the businessProject Budget Management
Assume ownership of and maintain the project budget. Optimize the budget to ensure delivery of the project remains within the defined budgetAnalyze project profitabilityMonitor project costs and determine initiatives to optimize resources. Ensure cost effectiveness by maximizing cost / benefit ratiosIdentify areas where money is lost and seek ways to reduce expenditureCustomer Satisfaction (internal)
Understand customer needs and develop project plans accordinglyEnsure customer needs and requirements are satisfied through appropriate systems / processes / proceduresPut contingency plans in place to prevent delays and enhance the customer experienceAdopt a proactive approach to prevent problems from arising in the futureIdentify trends / patterns pertaining to customer requests and needs to continually improve all aspects of service deliveryEducation :
Minimum of first degree or Engineering diploma in Computer Science, Telecommunication, Information Technology / Systems or Project Management or related field from a reputable institution.Fluent in French and EnglishWork Experience :
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in managing large and complex enterprise projects / programs with budget above 300 million XAFStrong experience in developing and deploying Project / Program / Portfolio best practices, policies, procedures and processesExperience in developing, implementing and evaluating business processes and procedures related to document and record managementExperience in supervising others is an advantageExperience working in Medium or Tier 1 organizationsTraining / Certification :
Project ManagementProgram ManagementPortfolio ManagementMega Projects managementDemand ManagementMobile INMS Project or similar toolIT Financial ManagementMS EPM / PPM Systems trainingProject Management CertificationProgram Management CertificationKnowledge :
Project Management Body of knowledge (PMBOOK or Prince 2 )Telecommunications field and convergence servicesKey players in telecom industry and technology trend (2G, 3G, 4G, 4.5G, 5G)Knowledge in Information securityVery good knowledge of billing & charging services in GSM environment, VAS and data servicesGood knowledge of ISP / ASP servicesGood knowledge of Mobile Money servicesITIL standardSpecific knowledge of Telco applications architectureCharging solutions knowledgeStrong IT quality and metrics insight in terms of technology and practiceGood understanding of organizational dynamics (how to effect change)Skills :
Analytical ThinkerProblem SolverOperational Value CreatorCulture and Change ChampionSupportive People ManagerRelationship ManagerResults AchieverOperationally AstuteBehavioral Qualities :
Directs peopleDetail-orientedManages time