The Project Manager is charged with managing strategic projects and initiatives for the Group and ensuring successful delivery to schedule, scope, and business requirements.
The job holder supports the development of winning strategies and corporate plans; leads or coordinates the development of implementation roadmaps; and collaborates cross-functionally for business outcomes.
The Project Manager will monitor, track, and provide periodic reports on strategic initiatives and projects; and manage related risks, stakeholders, and relevant resources for best business outcomes.
Key Accountabilities
Business Analysis & Strategic Planning: Conduct research and analysis to support strategy development and execution, corporate planning, process optimization, and overall performance improvement.
Define strategic imperatives in line with business objectives and translate them into action plans for execution.
Project Management: Plan, manage, track, report on, and drive successful delivery of strategic initiatives and projects to scope schedule, quality, and other business requirements. Identify and manage project risks. Optimally manage assigned project resources for best outcomes. Lead and coordinate special projects for the company secretariat.
Corporate Performance Reporting: Monitor and report on corporate performance across dimensions including business, operational, strategy initiatives, and project performance.
Analyse trends and proffer recommendations for improvement.
Coordinate cross-functional management reviews. Provide periodic updates and reports on projects and strategic initiatives to the GMD as required.
Stakeholder Management: Engage, manage, and collaborate with key stakeholders for effective financial management and best business outcomes.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution. MBA or relevant postgraduate degree would be an added advantage
Project Management Certification e.g. PRINCE 2 Practitioner, PMP
Minimum of 5 years of Project management experience
Business analysis skills; business, financial, and digital awareness
Sound communication, reporting, and presentation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder relationship management skills
Experience in business and digital transformation projects would be an added advantage