Head, Project Management at Byteworks

Job Summary:

The Ideal candidate will lead a team on assigned projects, ensuring goals are met with high Quality, and deliver every project on time, within budget and within scope. Client and stakeholder satisfaction must be achieved.

Responsibilities

• Developing project plans, goals, and budgets; identifying resources needed
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Organizing and managing all phases of the project to ensure on-time completion
• Representing the client's or organization's interests
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Using IT systems to keep track of people and progress
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed
• Successfully managing the relationship with the clients and stakeholders
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing for projects
• Guiding and performing strategic analysis for the project

Qualifications and Requirements

• PMP or Prince II certified. ITIL v3 (or ITIL 2011) certification will be an added advantage
• At least 5-7 years project management experience
• First class or Second class upper degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• Understands software development and maintenance lifecycle
• Proficiency in the use of MS Project, MS Excel and other related tools
• Based in Abuja or Ready to relocate to Abuja