Job Title: Project Lead – Enterprise and Sustainability Projects
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 10 April 2026

Company Profile

MTN Ghana is a leading telecommunications company committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that empower communities and drive business transformation. We cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to lead with impact, innovate continuously, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the organization.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Project Lead to oversee the delivery of enterprise and sustainability projects. The successful candidate will manage project scope, resources, budgets, and risks, ensuring timely and high-quality execution in alignment with MTN’s strategic goals. This role demands strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of business initiatives with impact-driven execution
• Track project budgets, CAPEX commitments, forecasts, change requests, and budget reports in line with CAPEX management frameworks
• Facilitate project planning and implementation sessions, document minutes and action items for tracking
• Prepare and deliver project documentation in accordance with Capital Project Management Framework (e.g., CAPEX Investment Requests, Project Plans, Progress Reports)
• Record and apply lessons learned from previous projects to enhance delivery
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to schedule and track project timelines and milestones
• Estimate resources required to achieve project objectives and track project risks and dependencies
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and secure approvals from stakeholders
• Assign and oversee task execution across vendors and functional teams
• Support resolution of project issues and escalate critical matters to the Project Manager
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and business teams
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and develop contingency plans for potential challenges
• Ensure effective collaboration among project team members to optimize project delivery
• Maintain and update project documentation, including design documents, sign-offs, closure documents, and project performance plans
• Communicate project expectations, status updates, and performance reports to stakeholders in a timely and clear manner
• Provide administrative support to project functions as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, or a related field
• Project Management certification advantageous (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner, Agile PM)
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in project delivery or business initiatives
• Experience in fast-paced business environments with transformation delivery projects
• Proven experience working in agile teams and managing stakeholders effectively
• Strong problem-solving, reporting, and performance management skills
• Experience collaborating in diverse teams and across multiple functions

Training and Skills Development

• Project Management principles and methodologies
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques
• Reporting and performance management

Work Environment

We provide a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment where team members are empowered to lead projects, drive innovation, and contribute to sustainable business outcomes. Our culture emphasizes high engagement, continuous improvement, and effective communication.

Guidelines for Applications

Qualified applicants should indicate Vacancy Ref no: MTNGH-TRF(ESP)-001-26 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in applicants’ names. Applications without the correct subject line or CV format will be automatically disqualified.

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