• Application Deadline:
• Position: Program Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Job Summary:

• The Program Manager will be tasked with developing programs and implementing existing programs to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals.


• You will also be in charge of developing budgets and operating plans for programs and writing program funding proposals.

Job Description:

• Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.


• Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.


• Creating and managing long-term goals.


• Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.


• Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.


• Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.


• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.


• Analyzing program risks.


• Building a team and growing a strategy to help achieve company goals


• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives


• Develop program assessment protocols, SOPs, for evaluation and improvement


• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance


• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached


• Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity


• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives


• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives


• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors


• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives


• Work with other program officers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department


• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders


• Provides research and information to facilitate investment decision making


• Provide support to the organization that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision.


• Work with CEO and team achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, W2A


• Provide accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the company.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in organising international and local events and conferences


• Relevant experience of undertaking marketing and corporate communications work.


• Excellent written and oral communications skills


• Strong project management skills with experience in working with internal teams to ensure success of an event


• Ability to use an international network of contacts for commercial purposes


• Demonstrable expertise in budgeting and managing projects to tight deadlines


• Strong work ethic and attention to quality and detail


• Ability to solve problems and successfully engage with appropriate technical and internal resources


• Ability to juggle multiple programs through highly effective organisational skills


• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and efficiently