• Application Deadline: Mon, 3 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Work Planning & Progress Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Job Description

• The Planning and Progress Manager will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of multiple teams working together to deliver the goals of the company.


• They will be tasked with working hand in hand with these teams to break down their goals into actionable plans with clear timelines, and responsibilities.


• They will also be responsible for communicating the progress, risks, blockers, and existing opportunities to the leadership team to ensure the timely execution and delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the organization's goals and the role each stakeholder plays in achieving them.


• Establish project objectives by working with teams to break down their goals into actionable plans with key activities, timelines, and responsibilities.


• Align on key deliverables, milestones and success criterias, resource allocation, and all relevant activities that would ensure successful on-time delivery by the key stakeholders.


• Communicate with stakeholders throughout the project to ensure they are aware of project status and any potential issues that may impact the project’s outcome


• Conduct vulnerability assessments and Identify risks that could derail the timely achievement of the goals set; escalate these risks to project stakeholders and ensure that they implement mitigative actions.


• Ensure compliance with all company policies during the planning & execution of these projects.


• Adequately communicate schedules, priorities, and status to all levels in the company.


• Monitor budgets, schedules, and other key performance indicators to ensure that projects are progressing as planned


• Prepare a project’s scope statement, including major milestones and tasks, deliverables, and team members involved in the project


• Evaluate project results to determine whether goals were achieved and if changes are necessary to improve performance for future projects


• Coordinating with other departments or personnel as needed to ensure that projects meet organizational goals

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or other related discipline.


• 2 - 3 years of project management experience; preference for technology product and service development initiatives


• Experience managing and coordinating projects: monitoring, anticipating, and troubleshoots issues, providing ongoing expertise, resolving problems, and providing project effectiveness


• Experience in managing delivery teams of various sizes and scopes (may include staff, consultants, and vendors)

Skills & Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.


• Ability to distill complex thoughts and strategies into clear, simple, and actionable information


• Independently capable of seeking information, solving conceptual problems, corralling resources, and delivering results in challenging situations


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously owns deliverables end to end, and partners with other teams to achieve goals.


• Ability to articulately present and debate recommendations with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.


• Other Soft skills require include; Time Management, Problem Solving, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Conflict Resolution.