Vodafone Group Enterprise (VGE) is our Global organisation, committed to providing innovative products and services to enable multi-national organisations to stay agile and competitive – wherever in the world they do business. We are on a journey to pioneer a world of total communications solutions, where fixed, mobile, voice and data will all become one mobility solution and are able to help our clients do ‘more with less’ by empowering employees to work more flexibly and efficiently.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: System Administrator
Ref: 2104/IT/SYAD/NIG
Location: Vodafone Office, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Purpose statement
- To offer IT support services covering IT infrastructures and provides Server support services, and administer network security systems.
- The role also includes support services for other infrastructural platforms as stipulated by the IT Manager.
Principal Accountabilities
- Providing high level management and deployment support services on large server systems including Cisco UCS systems.
- Maintaining the daily / monthly backup of data in all VBN offices including Abuja and Port Harcourt and liaising with the IT Contact personnel in each of the offices on all IT-related issues.
- Providing required IT-support which include but not limited to Windows Operating Systems and Server Applications.
- Troubleshooting and resolving of network problems.
- Maintain the IT network including servers, switches and all other IT-network related equipment.
- On-call and after hours support.
- Installs or modifies existing installations of networked computer hardware, software, and other components.
- Provide 2nd level support for all business applications and other applications used in the company.
- Ensuring that the network security systems such as the Datacentre Security Suite and a host of other systems are functioning optimally.
- Research and certify the operation and compatibility of hot fixes (patches), new versions of vendor provided applications and appliances, across a variety of hardware and software platforms.
- Provides administrative support services for the enterprise VoIP services.
Qualifications
- Preferred candidate must have a good University degree or HND in Computer Science /Engineering, Electrical Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering (minimum of Second Class or equivalent).
- Possession of MCSE / MCP / CCNA / CCNP will be an added advantage.
Skills:
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Ability to multitask
- Integrity
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Written and verbal communications
- Interpersonal relations
Competency Requirements:
- System & Network Administration
- Server management
- Network security
- Mac Apple Server / System administration and support
- Network security
- WiFi implementation and support
How to Apply
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Code: 2104/PMG/PRM/NIG
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Purpose Statement
- Responsible for managing projects covering various telecommunications core, access technologies and products for Vodacom and Vodacom’s customers efficiently within an agreed scope, time and budget constraint, whilst also managing the clients’ expectations.
- This position is accountable to deliver and implement customer links and networks within the design parameters and on time and within budget.
Principal Accountabilities
- Defines clearly project objective.
- Creates and defends project budgets.
- Prepares and manages project plans and implementation schedules using MS Project and other suitable software.
- Manage operations teams and external contractors during project execution.
- Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
- Produces Project reports for customer and internal consumption.
- Controls the project implementation process.
- Assists in invoicing according to milestone.
- Assist with the preparation of bid documents.
- Assist with equipment ordering and payment of vendor/ contractor invoices.
- Escalate project issues timely.
- Assist with contract negations with external suppliers.
- Perform regular quality inspections.
Requirements
Skills:
- Strong background in Project management with focus on Telecommunications and Satcom.
- Organisational management.
- Problem solving.
- Leadership.
- Prioritising workload of self and others.
- Personnel & performance management.
- Written and verbal communications.
- Contract negotiation skills.
Experience:
- Preferred candidate must have an Engineering Background preferably Elect Elect or any related discipline. Possession of PMI or PrinceII will be an added advantage.
- Experience as a project manager in a Telecom environment essential.
- Must have worked in a project management frame work.
- Satellite and/or wireless network experience advantageous.
- Management of a team of resources throughout the organisation in country and abroad.
- Minimum of 5 years related industry work experience.
Competency
Project Management:
- Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of the project team.
- Effectively applies project methodology and enforces project standards.
- Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
- Minimizes company exposure and risk on project.
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Financial Management:
- Understands basic revenue models.
- Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
- Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.
Business Development:
- Identifies business development and “add-on” sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
- Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping.
Communication:
- Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
- Holds regular status meetings with project team.
- Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Technical Understanding:
- Possesses general understanding in the areas of Telecommunication, Satellite networks and IP technology.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Project Co-ordinator
Job Code: 2104/PMG/PROC/NIG
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Purpose statement
- Assist Project managers in project management deliveries, efficiently within an agreed Scope, Time and Budget while managing all stakeholders’ expectations.
- Coordinate the installation of network equipment at customer premises or at core network nodes.
Principal Accountabilities
- Prepares and manages project plans and implementation schedules using MS Project and other suitable software.
- Manage operations teams and external contractors during project execution.
- Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
- Produce Project reports for customer and internal consumption.
- Control the project implementation process.
- Assist in invoicing according to milestone.
- Assist with project equipment ordering.
- Escalate project issues timely
Requirements
Skills:
- Strong background in Project management with focus on Telecommunications and Satcom.
- Organisational management
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Prioritising workload of self and others
- Personnel & performance management
- Written and verbal communications
- Contract negotiation skills.
Experience:
- Preferred candidate must have an Engineering Background preferably Elect Elect or any related discipline. Possession of PMI or PrinceII will be an added advantage.
- Experience as a project manager in a Telecom environment essential.
- Must have worked in a project management frame work
- Satellite and/or wireless network experience advantageous.
- Management of a team of resources throughout the organisation in country and abroad.
- Minimum of 0-2 years related industry work experience
Competency
Project Management:
- Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of the project team.
- Effectively applies project methodology and enforces project standards.
- Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
- Minimizes company exposure and risk on project.
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Financial Management
- Understands basic revenue models.
- Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
- Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.
Business Development:
- Identifies business development and “add-on” sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
- Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping.
Communication:
- Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
- Holds regular status meetings with project team.
- Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Technical Understanding
- Possesses general understanding in the areas of Telecommunication, Satellite networks and IP technology
- Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements
How to ApplyI
Click here to apply online
Deadline: 8th May, 2017.
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