Human Resource Specialists Limited - Our client, an industry-respected, value-driven and client-focused Private Equity firm in Victoria Island, Lagos, is recruiting smart, skilled and experienced Program Manager with international exposure and a strong project management background to assume responsibility for successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of all assigned projects in the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reports To: The CEO
Job Description
This is a great career opportunity. In this position, you will be part of a team of very experienced specialists delivering top quality project management and consulting services in various fields including; Business Development and Planning, Project Management, Financial Services, Power, Oil & Gas and Real Estate.
The company's service offering includes; engineering designs & construction, health & safety management and environmental impact assessment services through established working relationships with various specialist companies across the globe.
Duties and Responsibilities
Co-ordinate projects; development, planning, implementation, monitoring and control.
Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a budget and scheduling project expenditures.
Manage all project deliverables and schedule project timelines in line with project plan.
Perform risk management analysis to minimize project risks and develop contingency plans to manage potential risks.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
Develop a detailed project plan to track the progress of ongoing projects.
Adopt and apply appropriate technical and quality standards to all projects.
Manage and supervise all project personnel and subcontractors to foster efficiency and teamwork.
Monitor all budgeted project expenditures and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Establish a communication schedule to update relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project.
Provide leadership and guidance to the project team members and maintain a healthy work environment conducive for their professional growth and development.
Build and maintain relationship with clients, vendors and all stakeholders.
Prompt resolution and escalation of project management issues.
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
Design and adopt appropriate project management policies and strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Built Environment or Engineering from a reputable University.
MBA from a reputable university strongly preferred.
Certification in Project Management preferred.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including MS Project, MS Excel.
Minimum of 7 years related experience in project/development management
Superior project execution skills.
Superior verbal and written communication skills and superb presentation skills to a wide and savvy audience.
Effective interpersonal skills and client relationship management skills.
Strong business and commercial acumen.
Intermediate research and organizational skills.
Strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Highly tuned negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Strong time management and presentation skills.
Strong selling and marketing skills.
Effective people management skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters with salary expectations and CV's to: [email protected]
Note
In the subject line of your email, please write "PM SSBE". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted so no calls or email please - thank you.
Please note that in line with our policy and practice, we will conduct a thorough and comprehensive background check on all finalists, before making a final job offer. Thank you.