Telkom Kenya / Orange PMO & Special Projects Manager Job in Kenya

Job description

The Programme Management Office & Special Projects Manager will be reporting to the Head of Marketing & Strategy. This is an important position requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in project and budget management, communication and negotiation.

The role will oversee the conceptualisation, planning, development and implementation of programs within Marketing & Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

·       Planning, designing and defining the Marketing & Strategy Business plans within program standards and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate

·       Ensure overall integrity of the programme - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the function and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning and interfaces with other functions

·       Ensuring that there is efficient allocation of common resources and skills within the project portfolio;

·       Guarantee the good execution (Quality/Delay) of Projects within the department

·       Update and communicate to the Head of PMO weekly and monthly identified tasks

·       Coach the staff concerned regarding PMO skills, knowledge and attitude

·       Ensuring that the delivery of new products or services from the projects is to the appropriate standards, on time

·       Reporting progress of the programme at regular intervals to the Head of Marketing & Strategy

Education Background & Experience:

·       Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent; (A Master’s degree or a Certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage).

·       1 to 2 years work experience at different Managerial and leadership levels (Project Management is desirable)

Professional Knowledge:

·       English language - fluent

·       MS Office

·       Management training is a plus

Professional Skills:

·       Business & Financial: Strategic thinking, Business/industry/product knowledge, Financial analysis capability, Ability to partner and use network

·       Customer & Market: Market validation, Commitment to customer, Knowledge of customer application,

·       Team: Ability to work as a part of a team, Leadership and team building, Influencing and delegating, Decision-making, Communicate in all directions

·       Professional Development: Continual Improvement, Depth/Breadth of expertise, Self motivated, Advocate for change

Professional tools used:

·       Car / Mileage

·       Laptop

·       Handset

Deadline: 22nd August 2011

Application to: Visit our careers page at www.orange-tkl.co.ke

Applicants must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.

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