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


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 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 Manager

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Project Management

Purpose statement

Assist Senior Manager, Project Management in project 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, JIIRA,


• Google Sheets and other suitable software.  Assist with weekly collation of project management office reports as assigned by the Snr.


• Manager Project Management.  Hold regular and stand-up meetings with all stakeholders on project status.


• Produce accurate 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.


• Communication and Work relationship

INTERNAL

• Sales Managers


• Network Operations Manager


• Field Operations Manager (Lagos, North and South South)


• Finance Department


• Technology Department


• Project Team members and the Customer Success group

EXTERNAL

• Customers


• Installation Accessories Suppliers


• 3rd Party suppliers and Installers


• Original Equipment Manufacturers

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competency requirements

SKILLS

Strong background in Project management with experience in the Telecoms industry.

• Organizational management


• Problem solving


• Leadership


• Prioritizing workload of self and others


• Personnel & performance management


• Written and verbal communications


• Contract negotiation skills

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred candidate must have B.Eng/ HND Elect Engineering with PMP/ Prince Agile


• PM/SCRUM certifications as an added advantage.  Experience as a project manager in a Telecom environment essential.


• Must have worked in a project management framework


• Satellite /wireless network /Cloud/Software development experience advantageous.


• Management of a team of resources throughout the organization 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 methodologies and enforces project standards.


• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.


• Minimizes company exposure and risks 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 networks and IP technology


• Cloud Solutions/SDN/NFV/Intelligent Connectivity/AI/Digital Solutions


• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.


• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements