• Application Deadline: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Project Coordinator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Our client, a Pan African cloud-based digital service provider with points of contacts in 16 African cities, seeks to hire a Project Coordinator

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Purpose statement: Assist Project managers in project management deliveries, efficiently within an agreed Scope, Time and Budget while managing all stakeholders’ expectations.

Principal Accountabilities/Objectives

• Coordinate the installation of network equipment at customer premises or at core network nodes.


• 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 milestones.


• Assist with project equipment ordering.


• Escalate project issues timely.

Communication and Work Relationships

INTERNAL

• Sales Manager


• Network Operations Manager


• Operations Manager


• Finance Manager


• Network Engineering manager


• Project Team members

EXTERNAL

• Customers


• Suppliers

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competency 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 BEng/ HND Elect-Elect with PMI or Prince 2 as an added advantage.


• Experience as a project manager in a Telecom environment is essential.


• Must have worked in a project management framework


• Satellite and/or wireless network experience is 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 projects.


• 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 the project team.


• Keeps the 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