• Application Deadline: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Project Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Overview

• The Project manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.


• The project manager is a person who has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project.


• He/She must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects using different methodologies as may be required - Agile, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall


• Manage and coordinate the relationship with the client and all stakeholders


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including but not limited to project schedule, project charter, Business Case, SOW etc.


• Build strong, collaborative relationships and takes ownership of key initiatives across business levels and functions


• Manage risk and issue identification, tracking, and resolution process


• Monitor and manage project scope and deliverables


• Monitor Project delivery against agreed timeframes/budgets and creation of contingency plans.


• Provide both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks and issues


• Work on multiple projects simultaneously


• Monitor and report on project progress periodically


• Respond to RFI/RFP on prospects as it concerns project management

Primary Interfaces

Internal:

• Application Developers, Implementation Team, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance Team, SBU Heads, Business Development, Support staff (HR, Finance, and Admin), etc.

External:

• Client project resources, users, and management, etc

Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification. Professional project management qualification in PMP / CAPM / PRINCE2 will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in project / program management


• Key knowledge and skill in project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines, and recommends improvements to realize efficiencies


• Key knowledge of communications/escalation management


• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills


• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills


• Strong working knowledge of productive tools such as Microsoft Office(Ms. Project, Ms. Excel, Ms. Word, Ms. PowerPoint).


• Working knowledge of Project Development and Software Development Life Cycle


• Experience in Finance/IT/Banking industry (preferred).

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Excellent Analytical Skills and attention to details


• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills


• Ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical user friendly language


• Team and Indomitable Spirit


• Ability to manage priorities, conflicts and handle stress


• Time Management


• Assertive Drive


• Commercial awareness and business acumen;


• Ability to influence without authority


• Exceptional negotiation skills;


• Networking and relationship management skills;


• Strong interest in project management.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive pay, project incentives, hybrid work arrangement (80% remote), in-house and external training, exposure to both local and foreign projects.