Project Implementation Engineer at Netcom Africa

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Short Summary of the Job

• The Project implementation engineer will be grounded in both systems administration and network engineering.
• You will be in charge of the full project life cycle from the implementation stage to handing over, you must be able to demonstrate hands-on experience in delivering various projects in the IT sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
• Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
• Schedule and monitor project activity to achieve an “on-time” result including follow-up with external suppliers to ensure timely response to action items.
• Monitor project cost activity to achieve an “in budget” result.
• Ensure effective engineering and Client communications.
• Timely preparation and release of engineering project proposals (e.g. BoM, network diagrams, project timeline, purchase requests, client invoices).
• Interpreting clients' requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensuring solutions are implemented.
• Closing and updating of project engineering tickets.
• Ensure that all projects are well documented and organized.
• Completing all assigned tasks as delegated by the project manager.

Requirements
Must Have:

• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent IT/Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office software, other company and specific software applications), Basic IP networking skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, effective leadership skills and confident decision-making ability.
• The ability to work within budgets and deadlines.
• Patience and the ability to deal with people.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Willing to perform work or support outside office hour.
• Highly motivated and resourceful.
• Must be a team player and be able to prioritize different request and requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Managing Projects
• A Degree in Computer Engineering or related field
• Certifications (PMP, CAPM) is a plus