Project Manager at Baobab Group

Baobab Group is a leading digital financial inclusion group focusing on serving individuals, micro and small businesses in Africa and China. Our mission is to unleash the potential of our clients offering them simple and easy to use financial services. Founded in 2005 as Microcred, today Baobab has over a million customers and 3,800 employees operating in Burkina Faso, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Zimbabwe

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of all existing and new digital projects for her products and services.
• Manage all aspects of digital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, supervising and resource allocation
• Develop project plans and timelines, and track progress against them
• Manage project risks and stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Monitor project performance to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions.

Qualification And Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND, Masters in a related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in project management or related position.
• Proficient computer skills , including Microsoft office suite (word, Powerpoint and Excel)
• Experience working with clients and vendors
• Experience with project management tools and softwares
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of the software development life cycle
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and Manage time efficiently.
• Understanding of web analytics and metrics
• Ability to create project plans and timelines
• Applicants should reside within the Lagos State (preferably able to work from Yaba Office of the Company).

Skills:

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of digital technologies and trends, and the ability to apply them to projects.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] & copy: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.