Assistant Project Manager at D-Degree Digital Hub Limited

D-Degree Digital is a Google Partner in Africa (Ghana and Nigeria). The company’s reputation has speedily grown to become a must-stop point for most major digital and media projects in Africa. It provides soft-landing leverage for developmental digital and media exercises across the shores of the sub-Sahara region. Aside, we are a Digital Project Facilitation, Digital Marketing, and Fintech Solution Company with years of experience and uncommon achievements

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (with Financial Acquisition Background)

Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• As an Assistant Project Manager with a financial acquisition background, your primary responsibility will be to support the project management efforts related to financial acquisitions, mergers, or strategic partnerships.
• You will assist in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, ensuring the successful completion of financial acquisition initiatives within established timelines and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Coordination:

• Support the project manager in developing project plans, timelines, and milestones for financial acquisition initiatives.
• Assist in conducting research and analysis on potential acquisition targets, including financial due diligence and valuation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, align project objectives, and ensure effective communication.

Financial Acquisition Execution:

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring the execution of financial acquisition projects, including legal documentation, financial modeling, and integration planning.
• Support the project manager in conducting negotiations, documenting agreements, and managing the acquisition process.
• Monitor project progress, track tasks, and provide updates to stakeholders on project status and deliverables.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in collecting and analyzing financial data, market research, and other relevant information to support decision-making during the acquisition process.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation on project status, financial performance, and key milestones.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial and project-related data.

Risk Management:

• Help identify potential risks and challenges associated with financial acquisitions and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project risks, assist in addressing issues, and escalate as necessary to ensure project progress.
• Assist in conducting post-acquisition evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Support the project manager in engaging and communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, legal counsel, investors, and target companies.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support to the project manager, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and managing project-related documentation.
• Help organize and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1 year relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in financial acquisition projects or related roles is preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial analysis, due diligence processes, and project management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management software.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work independently as well as part of a team.

Salary
N50,000 - N70,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2023.