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Project Delivery Manager, Fintech
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Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience.
Since company's inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.
As member of the Project Delivery team in Optasia, your primary objective is to be responsible for the delivery of multiple simultaneous clients facing VAS projects within the telecommunication industry. The role is reporting to Project Delivery Director.
What You Will Be Doing- Take full ownership of the project delivery. This includes requirements gathering & 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
- At least 5 years' experience in Project Management in the telecommunications & IT sectors.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications or any related course
- Project management certification required. (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, PM2)
- IPMA, MSP, Six-Sigma, ITIL practitioner, or agile certification are a big advantage
- Proven track record in delivery of complex projects with MNOs
- Telecom VAS system integration experience required
- Charging & Billing, Mediation, SMS, USSD, IVR, GGSN/SGSN
- CRM, Revenue Assurance
- Good understanding of telecommunication networks
- Experience in go to market activities
- Willingness to travel up to 100% during project implementation phases
- 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
- Fluent in French will considered as plus
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Extra day off on your birthday
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
- All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia's Perks:
- Be a part of a multicultural working environment
- Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
- Gain insights for tomorrow market's foreground
- Continuous training and access to online training platforms
- #1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
- #2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations.
- #3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
- #4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed.
- #5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
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- IT Services and IT Consulting
Project Delivery Manager (Hybrid)
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About Sybrin:
Sybrin is a leading IT software development company specialising in innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and facilitate growth.
At Sybrin we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and secure solutions, thanks in part to the combination of the ISO 9001 for Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System certifications, and our commitment to data protection, demonstrated by our implementation of ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System. As an employee of Sybrin, you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the contents of the Integrated Management System, as well as undergo periodic training to better understand your unique role in the security, quality, and privacy ecosystem within Sybrin, and uphold the principles in Sybrin’s Integrated Management System. The Integrated Management is a significant business enabler and as such, ensuring our customers are receiving quality, secure service at every touchpoint within the organisation is critical.
The Project Delivery Manager (PDM) is accountable for overseeing multiple project squads delivering complex software implementation, customization, upgrade, and consulting projects. The PDM ensures Sybrin Project Management Standardcompliance, ISO/IEC 27001 data protection, ISO 9001 quality assurance, and alignment with client and Sybrin strategic objectives across a portfolio of approximately 18 active projects. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project or program management, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-project portfolios in software delivery environments.
- Experience working in the IT/software development industry is preferred.
Reporting Line: Project Delivery Executive
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning : Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Resource Allocation : Allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and materials, to support project execution and ensure optimal utilization.
- Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
- Stakeholder Management : Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, sponsors, vendors, and team members, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Team Leadership : Lead and motivate project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support to achieve project goals and objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Quality Assurance : Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and quality benchmarks.
- Change Management : Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, assessing impacts and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and approval.
- Project Monitoring and Control : Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify variances from the project plan. Take corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track.
- Reporting and Documentation : Prepare and present regular project status reports, updates, and dashboards to stakeholders, providing insights into project performance, risks, and issues.
- Lessons Learned : Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and capture best practices for future projects.
- Client Satisfaction : Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Address client concerns and requests promptly and professionally.
- Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools, leveraging industry best practices and lessons learned.
Critical Technical and Behavioural Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban.
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and address complex project issues and risks.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Manage project-level financial reviews including gross and net profit tracking, and revenue recognition.
- Lead escalation and management of risks and compliance issues.
- Oversee squad productivity, capacity planning, and performance KPIs.
- Enforce governance, audits, and compliance checks across the portfolio.
- Ensure all projects comply with Sybrin’s SPMS, ISMS, and QMS policies.
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At Bayobab, we are Lead with Care, Can-do with Integrity, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect and Act with Inclusion.
Bayobab formerly MTN GlobalConnect is a Pan-African digital wholesale and infrastructure services company founded in 2017, and an operating company in the MTN Group. Bayobab formerly MTN GlobalConnect manages MTN's international and national major wholesale activities, in addition to offering reliable wholesale and infrastructure solutions for fixed connectivity and wholesale mobility solutions that include international mobile services, Voice, SMS, signaling, roaming and interconnect.
Mission/ Core purpose of the Job:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex subsea cable connectivity and terrestrial fibre infrastructure projects. The role requires deep knowledge of international fibre networks, terrestrial construction, permitting, and stakeholder management across technical, regulatory, and commercial domains.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and stakeholders through all phases of the project lifecycle—from feasibility and planning through to implementation, testing, and handover.
Key Performance Areas:
The Manager, Fixed Network Project delivery key responsibilities include:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of subsea cable landing projects and associated terrestrial fibre builds, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Manage full project lifecycle activities including scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and resource management.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and project reporting dashboards.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including network engineering, legal, finance, operations, vendors, local authorities, and marine contractors.
- Oversee route survey, permitting, route engineering, and cable installation activities.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements for both subsea and terrestrial works.
- Drive contract and vendor management, including RFPs, negotiations, SLAs, and performance oversight.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide regular project updates, and manage executive reporting.
- Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation and contingency strategies.
- Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and best practices in subsea and fibre infrastructure delivery
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Minimum B.Tech/B.Eng. /B.Sc. Computer Science or similar.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification will be an advantage.
Experience:
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in subsea or terrestrial fibre optic cable infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex, and multi-stakeholder projects.
- Deep understanding of fibre network architecture, route acquisition, ROW, permitting, and construction logistics.
- Experience in cross-border projects, particularly in jurisdictions with complex regulatory frameworks.
Skills:
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Jira, etc.).
- Financial acumen for budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.
- Familiarity with terrestrial telecom deployments in urban and rural settings.
- Multilingual abilities or experience in international project delivery.
In a typical fibre network infrastructure project – whether terrestrial or subsea - the stakeholders span technical, regulatory, commercial, and operational domains. Below is a breakdown of the key internal and external stakeholders :
Key internal stakeholders:
- Network Engineering and Planning Team
- Operations and Maintenance Teams
- Legal and Regulatory Affairs
- Finance / Procurement
- IT / Systems Integration Team
- Sales and Commercial Teams
Key external stakeholders:
- Construction and Civil Engineering Contactors
- Equipment Vendors and Suppliers
- Government and Municipal Authorities
- Regulatory Bodies / Telecoms Regulators
- Landowners and Landlords
- Utility Companies / Infrastructure Providers
- Marina Survey and Cable Installation Companies (for subsea projects)
- Customers
- Community Representatives / Environmental Groups
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Project Management
- Industries Telecommunications
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