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

• 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.