System Administration / Project Manager (Onsite) at the People Practice

The People Practice - Our client that operates in the financial services sector is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: System Administration / Project Manager (Onsite)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire a Systems Managers who will be responsible for all innovation that supports the company's day-to-day operations
• This will include innovation that supports business process automation, collaboration, companywide automation, productivity and profitability among other innovations
• This role will be to design, implement, and work with third party vendors, when necessary, to deliver these innovations as outlined in the IT Roadmap
• The System Administration Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing system administration and process innovation and automation projects within the organization
• This role is responsible for overseeing and managing projects related to Microsoft server and Exchange administration, as well as driving innovation and process automation initiatives as well as leveraging process automation tools to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize system administration projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Plan, execute, and finalize Microsoft system administration projects, including server and Exchange administration, while incorporating process automation initiatives.
• Define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with innovation and process automation goals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource allocation plans, and risk management strategies for Microsoft-related projects and process automation initiatives.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed according to plan.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process automation, leveraging tools such as PowerShell, System Center Orchestrator, or Azure Automation, power automate and PowerApps as well as other non-Microsoft automation tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, automation, and innovation throughout the organization.
• Communicate project status, updates, and outcomes to stakeholders, including preparing project documentation and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft technologies, certifications, process automation.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable university. A Master's Degree is Advantageous
• 2 - 3 years proven experience as a Project Manager in Microsoft system administration projects preferably in insurance solutions
• Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Exchange Server, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft server and Exchange administration.
• Proficiency in process automation tools and technologies, such as PowerShell, System Center Orchestrator, or Azure Automation, Microsoft Power Automate etc.
• Experience in driving innovation and process automation initiatives.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.