Sigma Qualitas is a network of seasoned and experienced consultants, with several years work experience in large multinational organizations and the public sector, who have come together for the purpose of providing consultancy expertise and training to clients across various industries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Product Development Officer - Construction
Location: Lagos
Job Role
- The Product Development Officer will be accountable for the planning and execution of all aspects of assigned projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of timetables and deadlines for the Development Team's projects and coordinate same with other managers for projects, products, or services that affect more than one work group (i.e., finance, customer support, order fulfillment).
- Helps to deliver development efforts on time and within budget.
- Assist or intervene, as appropriate, in resolving differences within the Development Team, other work groups, or outside groups (i.e., suppliers, wholesalers, etc.)
- Implement the most appropriate course of action to solve a problem based on available guidelines (i.e., policy, current procedures) and in cases where policy, current procedures, or past practice is not applicable or is waived.
- With assistance from the Design Manager and Director, evaluate the Development Team's work for quality and strict conformity to marketing plans and adherence to project time schedule
- Prepare reports and communicate the Development Team's progress at meetings.
- Ensure accurate documentation of facts that will become part of a permanent record (i.e., project close-out reports, contractual agreements, etc.)
- Ensure that all gate criteria are prepared in strict accordance established criteria. This will ensure that the projects can be accurately evaluated Senior Management Team
- Track key process parameters related to the assigned projects.
- Define training/skill requirements for Development team members
- Ensure that objectives of the Development Team are linked to organizational strategy, mission, business plans and marketing strategy
Qualifications
- Graduate Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a recognized University Required.
- Post Graduate Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree or MBA in Business or Engineering is of Advantage.
- Previous Experience: Construction or architectural systems experience Required.
- Experience: 5-7 years' experience working with Minimum of three (3) years project experience (NYSC is ESSENTIAL)
- Certifications and Training Requirements Certification in Project Management is of Advantage.
Key Skills:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation, Attention to Detail, Highly Organized, Conflict Resolution, Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication skills, Highly Organized, Team Oriented and Leadership, High Tolerance for Stress, Problem Management (analysis and resolution), Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Builder, High level of Integrity, Time and Priority Management Skills, People Management and Negotiation skills. Superior Analytical.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work with different levels of both technical and administrative personnel.
- High comfort level with quantitative analysis but also proficient in qualitative writing skills.
- Ability to maintain confidential, corporate information and answer requests by senior management.
- Commitment to detail including the ability to incorporate edits and follow standard formats.
- Excellent communicator including the desire to ask questions and learn from co-workers.
Application Closing Date
30th January, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:
[email protected]