Project Manager at the People Practice

The People Practice helps startups scale, and accelerate impact by providing bespoke people-centred solutions. We help people access employment opportunities by exposing them to relevant knowledge and practical skills.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire an efficient Project Manager who will hold a pivotal role in orchestrating and overseeing the execution of projects and ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives.
• The Project Manager's strategic approach, leadership skills, and attention to detail will be instrumental in driving the project management success of our company.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple new and ongoing projects within the company and its subsidiaries.
• Visiting project sites within the country.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals and objectives.
• Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for each project.
• Leading cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitoring and controlling project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Overseeing day-to-day project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for project-related communications.
• Providing regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, milestones, and challenges.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain project momentum.
• Identifying project resource requirements and work with department heads to allocate resources accordingly.
• Optimizing resource utilization to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes for project deliverables.
• Conducting regular project reviews and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identifying potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively addressing and resolving issues to minimize project disruptions.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
• Conducting post-project evaluations to assess achievements and areas for improvement.
• Fostering collaboration between different business units and subsidiaries.
• Ensuring effective communication and coordination between project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or Information Technology with 2-6 years experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the power and energy industry
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Versatile expertise in electricity, solar technology, infrastructure, and fieldwork experience
• Proficiency in translating observations into comprehensive reports

Must have skills:

• Ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Identifying and mitigating potential project risks
• Ability to build and manage effective project teams
• Understanding project management tools and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2024.