Programme Associate (Project Manager) at Corporate Headfitters Limited

Description

• We are currently looking for a Programme Associate for our client. She/he will also act as a Project Manager to handle various projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Own, plan and execute critical projects with the organization.
• Manage business planning and budget development with the finance team.
• Develop schedule for project management and ensure execution stays within schedule and budget.
• Closely monitor key metrics with effective tracking and preparation of relevant reports.
• Managing and organizing operational data to determine costs of operations and establish standard costs.
• Lead and manage team of direct and non-direct reports.
• Maintain cost analysis process, review monthly expense and ensure execution occurs within policy guidelines and provide trends and forecast analysis to management.
• Provide creative solutions to solve problems and achieve desired results.
• Prepare reports and supporting documents and provide regular updates to management team.
• Consult with the leadership team to guide and influence long term strategic thinking.

Qualification/Requirements

• Excellent communication skills: Fluent oral and written English.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Development Finance, Economics or any relevant Social Sciences (Master’s degree and /or Project Management Certification is preferred).
• At least 6 years of senior business strategy, operations and project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work through others.
• Proficient in Excel Spreadsheets, MS Office and Financial Software applications
• Bear strong analytical skills
• Positive attitude towards work
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to relate with people from different backgrounds
• Well informed on the Nigerian Agri-business environment.

Remuneration
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.