Project Manager at Bookminders Nigeria

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.