Bookminders Nigeria is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Overview
Project managers are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
Project managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way. This is all done within the confines of a company's goals and vision.
Project managers are needed on a wide variety of projects, including construction, IT, HR, and marketing.
Responsibilities for Project Manager
Assist in the determination and definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule, work plan and monitor progress
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to identify areas for improvement
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Qualifications for Project Manager
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, computer science, business/business administration or a related field
Proven working experience in project management and related experience
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred is a plus
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
Project Manager Top Skills & Proficiencies:
Developing and Tracking Budgets
Coaching
Supervision
Staffing
Project Management
Management Written and verbal communication skills
Capacity to manage high stress situations
Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously
Leadership skills
Big-picture thinking and vision
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution skills
Process Improvement
Planning
Performance Management
Inventory Control
Application Closing Date
11th June, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.