Job Description
- Application Deadline: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Project Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 6 - 8 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Project Management 
- Salary Range ₦400,000 - ₦500,000/month
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within defined scope, timeline, and budget. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and delivering projects that align with organizational objectives. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and successful project outcomes.
Project Planning
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Identify resource requirements and allocate them efficiently.
Project Execution
- Lead project teams to achieve milestones and deliverables on time and within budget.
- Monitor project progress and resolve issues or roadblocks promptly.
- Ensure project adherence to quality standards and organizational guidelines.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, clients, and project teams.
- Provide regular updates and reports on project status, risks, and performance.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and manage project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Document lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.
Budget and Resource Management
- Track and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Optimize resource utilization to meet project requirements.
- Approve project expenditures and maintain financial oversight.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, progress reports, and post-project evaluations.
- Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics to stakeholders.
Leadership and Team Management
- Motivate and guide project team members to achieve high performance.
- Resolve conflicts and foster a collaborative working environment.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
- Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) are highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in project management.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
Skills & Ability & Knowledge
- Leadership and Team Management: Inspire and guide team members to achieve project goals.
- Communication: Ability to convey complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
- Time Management: Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Problem-Solving: Analyze challenges and implement practical solutions.
- Budget Management: Create and manage budgets effectively.
- Strategic Thinking: Align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Stakeholder Management: Techniques for engaging, communicating with, and managing expectations of stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Management: Techniques for engaging, communicating with, and managing expectations of stakeholders