Education

• A University Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Masters-Degree or MBA is a plus
• Project Management Certifications, i.e. PMP
• Certifications in Agile or Scaled Agile delivery is a plus

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Project Management and experience in IT/Telecom environment
• Formal Project Management Experience in a Telecommunications Business Environment in specific areas of Customer Care & Billing Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Environment, Information security, Cyber Security and regulatory.
• Experience working in a medium to large multinational organization.
• Proven experience in managing large scale Digital Projects and solutions across complex, cross-functional Program and Channels
• Risk management prior to and during the Project Execution, managing Risks within Project Timelines, Budgets and Quality

Professional/Technical competencies:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• A high-level knowledge of Telecom Business and Operations Support Systems.
• Good knowledge of IT Demand Management.
• Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations and objectives.
• Budgeting and resource management disciplines
• Good knowledge of Financial Management.
• In depth knowledge of telecom market and industry.
• Knowledge of the range of the corporate business partners.
• Understanding of technology and services.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint

Physical Skills/ Competencies:

• Ability to manage conflict, accountability, self and team performance.
• Innovative, takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently.
• Leadership skills, customer centric, collaborative and ability to coach & develop direct reports.
• Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings.
• Ability to focus on priorities and plans manages and monitors work effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication, presentation Skills,
• Commitment to the organization.
• Global thinker, Analytical thinking and Problem solving abilities.

• Ability to handle issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to manage own time and workload and juggle conflicting priorities.
• Professional approach with a can do attitude.