• Approval of projects planning documentation

• Support projects spend approval process in line with the Capex Projects Master Toolkit

• Ensure approval off project specifications/requirements for none Capex projects.

• Allocation of Project managers for the implementation of planned and approved Capex projects

• Manage contractors regarding projects execution.

• Project execution process management

• Liaise with project stakeholders in project delivery.

• Liaise with different sections/ departments in project execution.

• Support project managers in resolving/managing project plans, project risks and issues

• Quality Assurance

• Oversee Project handover and acceptance from contractors.

• Ensure timely project reporting i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.

• Ensure post-project appraisal is conducted.

• Manage Project resource management.

• Ensure handover of all completed Projects to the respective internal customers

• Ensure project timelines with full interdependence in the project activities.

• Properly Manage Project Procurement

• Properly Manage Project Contracts

• Ensure proper filing and record/documentation custody for all projects.

• Coordinate with audit personal to ensure adherence to best practice.

Key Performance Areas of the Job:

• Manage the project life cycle for both CAPEX and None CAPEX projects within MTN Uganda

• Ensure projects are executed using best practice Project management guidelines.

• Provide project management support to the business in terms of prioritizing and Implementation of projects to support the company strategy and Marketing Road map

• Ensure management of projects dependencies for timely project delivery.

• Project stakeholder management

• Ensure Regular Project tracking, reporting and escalation in line with Business requirements

• Ensure that all projects are implemented within specified timelines and within Quality Plan

• Manage Project risks, project procurement, project contracts, Project Human resources, project documentation, project tender and evaluation process.

• Manage key vendors in the course of project execution

• Ensure handover of all completed Projects to the respective internal customers

• Put in place Succession plan within the section.

• In liaison with HR, identify skills and competencies for Job roles and ensure appropriate training, Supervision and motivation of project managers

• Assist by way of facilitation project scooping and planning sessions both at departmental and division level

• Develop teams on Project Management competencies by providing guidance during the project life cycle

• Attendance of CPSC to ensure alignment of projects to MTNU strategic plan