Project Delivery Manager, East Africa
Channel VAS, South Africa
Job Description
Do you have what it takes to join Channel VAS, the global Fintech leader? We are the world’s #1 in mobile micro-credits, thanks to our own proprietary technology, based on telco, digital and behavioral data. Our services are delivered through a state-of-the-art platform to over 50 telco partners and finance institutions in more than 42 countries, providing financial inclusion to over 750 million consumers.
We are seeking sharp, talented individuals to join our team of highly skilled professionals and to be part of our success story as we continue to develop and deliver like no other Fintech company in the fields of Big Data, Analytics, Technology, Finance and Products, and to have an active role in the company's growth and expansion to new markets globally.
In the new world that shapes up during and after the pandemic, we are committed to supporting underbanked people and turning challenges into opportunities. This is your chance to join this effort and become part of a team of more than 200 creative individuals, who believe in redefining the world of Fintech through mobile devices!
As a Project Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of multiple simultaneous client facing VAS projects within the telecommunication industry.
Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Take full ownership of the project delivery. This includes requirements gathering amp; design, technical delivery, quality assurance and go to market activities
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
- Assist product management team in developing service description and project scope
- Create and maintain a high level and detailed level project plan in line with company standards
- Perform pro-active risk management, to identify and remediate risks in an early stage
- Clear and accurate reporting to all stakeholders throughout the project, reporting progress against the project plan
- Ensure company processes and best practices are enforced during the execution of your project
- Manage and support multiple internal and external departments during project lifecycle
- Collect, manage and communicate to all stakeholders any technical requirements and solution specifics
- Actively participate in the project acceptance phase
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Mentoring and participating in the development of the project delivery team
Requirements
- At least 5 years’ experience in Project Management in the telecommunications amp; IT sectors
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications or any related course
- Proven track record in delivery of complex projects with tier 1 amp; 2 MNO’s
- Telecom VAS system integration experience required
- Charging amp; Billing, Mediation, SMS, USSD, IVR, GGSN/SGSN
- CRM, Revenue Assurance
- Good understanding of telecommunication networks
- Managing agile Software Development and Quality Assurance teams
- Experience in go to market activities
- Willingness to travel up to 100% during project implementation phases
- Project management certification required (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, PM2)
Key Competences
- Very strong analytical skills and excellent command in both written and verbal communication
- Attitude to deliver with quality on time. Client-centric and result-oriented individual
- Possesses multi-tasking, planning and organizational skills on tactical and strategic levels
- Fluent in English
Optional
- IPMA, MSP, Six-Sigma, ITIL practitioner, or agile certification are a big advantage
Benefits
- Collaborative culture
- Challenging work environment
- Company phone and laptop