Project Management Officer at Coronation Insurance Plc

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement project plans based on the understanding of project objectives and project scope in line with corporate objectives
• Develop realistic project plans based on assessments of project objectives, scope and potential interdependencies with other projects
• Utilize appropriate methods and tools to track and dive progress of projects against set plans and timelines
• Identify risks to the success of projects or modules and manage the risks
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with relevant internal and external stakeholders related to the project delivery
• Track project deliverables against project schedules
• Set up timely touchpoints to engage internal and external stakeholders that impact or are impacted by the project process and outcomes
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans to secure buy-in and support of critical stakeholders
• Coordinate the completion of project deliverables within agreed cost, timescale and resources
• Support adoption and understanding of Agile methodologies, principles, and practices in the broader organization

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
• Relevant project management certification – PMP, Prince 2 etc

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge and hands-on project management experience.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies and issues.
• Good and holistic understanding of business operations; inter-relationships and dependencies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good communication and networking skills.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Good problem analysis and solving skills.
• Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to use office productivity tools.