Project Officer at MainOne Cable Nigeria

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Mainone Cable Company is recruiting for the vacant position of:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Manager, Technical Sales

Responsibilities

• The project officer reports directly to the Manager, Technical Sales. She/he must have an understanding of project management methodologies, exposure to PMP or PRINCE2 is an advantage, wireless and terrestrial network experience will be an added advantage.
• The position is accountable, on-time and on-budget for service delivery.

Specifically, the Project Officer's Responsibilities include:

• Ensures the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Defines clearly project objective.
• Creates and defends project budgets.
• Coordinate the installation of network equipment at customer premises or at core network nodes.
• Prepares and manages project plans and implementation schedules using MS Project and other suitable software.
• Provides the executives with ad hoc and periodic Project environmental reports specifically to do with project costs, lessons learnt and risks
• Responsible for the implementation of current product portfolio and new products.
• Manage planning and operations teams and external contractors during project execution.
• Co-ordinates the production of all reports and produce project summary reports.
• Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
• Produces Project reports for customer and internal consumption.
• Controls the project implementation process
• Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams and the rest of the organization.
• Develops and maintains the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
• Assists in invoicing according to milestone.
• Assists with the preparation of bid documents.
• Assists with equipment ordering and payment of vendor/ contractor invoices.
• Escalates project issues timely.
• Project Management Training for the organizations project team members – specifically around in house processes.
• Assists with contract negotiations with external suppliers.
• Perform regular quality inspections.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• A first degree in Social Sciences or B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tec, Required.
• 3-5 years post National Service work experience (NYSC is mandatory)
• Must have experience in managing telecom projects.
• At least Three (3) years' experience in a project management role.
• PMP or Prince2 project management methodology preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
• Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation
• Must have good knowledge of handling Telecommunication or Engineering projects
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting and project management.
• Highly Organised
• Conflict Resolution
• Highly Organised
• Team Oriented and Leadership
• High Tolerance for Stress
• Problem Management (analysis and resolution)
• Customer Service Orientation
• High level of Integrity
• Demonstrates independent ownership and management of tasks.
• Strong level of professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information

Demand on the Job:

• Problem solving
• Presentation skills
• Prioritising workload of self and others
• Written and verbal communications
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Time Management Skills
• Relationship Management and Analytical Skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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