Head, Project Management Office at Natcom Investment and Development Company Limited (Trading as NTEL)

NTEL is a Nigerian telecommunications company that launched as a 4G LTE provider in 2016. It was formed after NATCOM Development and Investment Limited (NatCom) acquired the assets of the defunct NITEL. NTEL aims to redefine the Nigerian telecommunications landscape by offering high-speed internet access and clear voice over LTE. NTEL aims to deliver its services across the largest possible network coverage in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Project Management Office

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Identify, define and implement the PMO strategy whilst aligning it with the organisational goals and objectives.
• Lead the development and roll out of project management standards and tools.
• Track, monitor and control all stages of the project lifecycle, overseeing the portfolio of projects to ensure consistent quality and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure all projects adhere to the defined governance, risk and compliance set up by the regulatory bodies.
• Monitor project performance and report regularly to management of the organisation.
• Act as the main liaison with key stakeholders, project teams and management, provide updates on project status and support business units in identifying and initiating new projects.
• Recruit, mentor and manage PMO staff.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Test (UAT), System Integration Test (SIT) and Training.
• Identify, track and document changes to project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans and update, prepare, forecast and distribute project status reports to stakeholders.
• Review issues and problems in relation to projects, deal with vendors and administer contracts and identify project risks, as well as recommend actions to mitigate risks.
• Responsible for gathering, compiling and distributing information to designated parties regarding assigned Project deliverables.
• Benchmark PMO practices with industry standards and recommend best practices.
• Ensure all assigned project(s) conform to ntel Project Management Governance standards.
• Perform additional assignments and responsibilities as requested by line manager/supervisor.

Requirements
Education / Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or any related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage
• Professional Certification in Project Management is required
• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or PgMP

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within a PMO.
• Proven experience managing large-scale or cross-functional projects or programs.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Telecommunication environment or related industry.
• Experience of facilitating project coordination and managing expectations across internal, 3rd party and/or client teams according to project requirements and work streams from kick off to deployment
• Demonstrated track record of accomplishments including successful launches of products, services, policies or national initiatives.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• High level of time management skills and organizational skills
• Sound judgement and initiative
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Project management tools and software
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict Resolution.
• Fluent in English

Knowledge:

• Applied knowledge of Project Management Methodology
• Knowledge of Business Analysis, certification is a plus
• Knowledge of Business Process Management is a plus
• Business acumen

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and influence
• Decision making
• Change Agility
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Ethical judgment

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2025.