Project Manager (Technical) at Estuary Business Solutions (EBS)

Estuary Business Solutions (EBS) is a leading IT and Business Services Consultancy located in Lagos, Nigeria. EBS enables business transformation for our clients through the innovative use of technology. Strategic planning and business management. We work closely with our clients to realize their potential – enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. EBS works with a host of clients in both the private and public sectors. Some of our clients

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager (Technical)

Location: Nationwide
Reports To: Technical Director

Role Summary

• EBS is looking for an IT Project Manager to play a key role in delivering our next generation IT Service Management platforms to our customers.
• The highly experienced individual in this role will have primary responsibilities of building and managing the projects associated with the Service Management programs and drive the implementation of these solutions.

Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be the lead project resource and will be responsible for the following;

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Implement the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events in order to minimize the impact on the project
• Plan and manage projects using structured Project Management approach
• Address project risks and issues by identifying and selecting a course of action by taking into account the program constraints and objectives
• Escalates risks and issues to the Technical Director and project sponsors as appropriate
• Coordinates internal and 3rd party resources to deliver on the goals of the project
• Develops and manages a detailed project plan to keep the effort on-track
• Manage project change in accordance with the change management plan to control scope, quality, schedule, cost, and contracts
• Manage project team to ensure delivery of results according to commitment
• Create and manage execution of project plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) by using the tools identified in the planning phase and by validating the results of their use in order to align the program outcomes with stakeholder expectations and standards
• Develop a high-level milestone plan using goals and objectives of the project; align project with overall program plans and objectives
• Capture project status and data by ensuring the population of the project management tool and ensure accurate and current updates for leadership and stakeholders
• Present project charter to senior management with costs/benefits and plan in order to receive buy-in and authorization
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating project team meetings
• Communicates information and ideas effectively to the broader team
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others Confidential
• Inspires loyalty and trust, handles oneself ethically following core values and beliefs
• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team

Qualifications

• University Degree in related field
• Technology Related Project Management Training/Certification Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Fact-based, data-driven decision making
• Highly detail-oriented & process minded
• Strong desire to learn “student mindset”
• Can-do attitude
• Acts with a sense of urgency
• Able to respond methodically to open questions and solve for ambiguity
• Pragmatic, results driven
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization Confidential Experience
• 5+ years of IT Project and/or Program Management experience.
• ITIL Framework knowledge/experience
• Strong presentation skills inclusive of presentation software experience (PowerPoint preferred)
• Ability to provide some flexibility to work “off hours” to accommodate calls with global colleagues in different time zones
• Technical acumen
• Business analysis acumen
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Planning beyond the delivery of the project
• Experience working with business analyst and understanding of proper documentation and business analysis methods and templates
• Skilled at identifying the meaningful metrics for measuring the success of a process, and using those to drive and achieve tangible process improvement
• Able to articulate technical and complex concepts to multiple audiences
• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.
• Inspires loyalty and trust, handles oneself ethically following core values and beliefs.
• Capable of judging whether projects and tasks align to and support overall strategy

Application Closing Date
11th May, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume/CV's to: [email protected] , [email protected] and use the Job Role: Project Manager as subject of the mail.