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.
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