Manager – Program Management, Finance at MTN Nigeria

Job Title: Manager – Program Management, Finance

Mission

• The role’s core purpose is to supervise multiple supply chain projects and outsourced partners for outsourced functions in the Opco’s supply chain. 
• This role works closely together with the capital projects to ensure the supply chain activities are executed effectively and efficiently.

Description

• Lead creation of sub-divisional strategy in line with overarching divisional goals
• Ensure effective implementation of sub-divisional strategy by means of providing direction, structure, business plans and support
• Source, induct, and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team
• Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implementable performance review program
• Performance manage resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary
• Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team
• Set up /participate in ad hoc and operational meetings 
• Report at process and functional level
• Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery
• Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/client or cost impact if not resolved
• Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution
• Set up and manage project status meetings
• Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Review performance of CoE against agreed KPIs and their compliance to SLAs and reverse SLAs
• Create and monitor plan for continuous improvement
• Review reports on a monthly basis from CoE relating to progress made within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Resolve issues/ queries between Capital Projects Team and Supply Chain Management Team.
• Be responsible to ensure timely delivery of items to ensure smooth functioning of the Projects
• Review the Master Demand Schedule by various projects to leverage economies of Scale in procurement
• Approve decisions to expedite / delay the sourcing / logistics based on changes to project schedules
• Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity 
• Ensure the team is led, motivated and rewarded to achieve high performance areas
• Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress, and maintain motivation
• Set up appropriate structure to meet departmental management objectives.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or Finance or any related discipline 
• Formal Project Management certification or training would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English.

Experience:
6 – 13 years’ experience which includes:

• Experience working in a medium organization.
• Experience in a supply chain management function.
• Experience in operations or planning background in Telecommunications.
• Project Management certification experience 
• High Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Usage.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 11th June, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates can: “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website:  https://www.mtn.ng/