Project Manager at Ventoven

NATIONAL ROLE

We are looking to engage the services of a Project Manager for one of the companies in our conmunity who will be responsible for supporting its operations nation wide.

Our choice candidate will have direct interface with all units and functions on all project related assignments / tasks with a scope of work that includes supporting functions for delivery of business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop project plan for top organizational goals as identified by members of the Senior Management team and the CEO / MD
• Facilitate the design, deployment and implementation of initiatives targeted at ensuring business growth
• Serve as focal point for all projects within the company and effectively manage group of assigned responsibilities
• Prioritize delivery of various internal projects by tracking progress against deliverables and objectives to ensure delivery of KPIs.
• Introduce process improvement initiatives and perform random process certifications to check internal procedures align to identified standards
• Maintain communication flow and continuous feedback mechanism between Senior Management and the CEO / MD
• On an ongoing basis, incumbent will be assigned to fully manage specific projects. Two (2) key projects currently identified are
• supporting the Logistics department in identifying and setting up offices / warehouses across Nigeria
• Working with the Marketing team on market research, analysis and campaign

Skills & Requirements

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• First degree in any business-related role
• Professional Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage

Relevant Experience

• Strong business acumen
• Minimum 5 years proven work experience in projects management methodology and actual work including matrix management, scoping, ongoing tracking and deployment
• Extensive experience developing and making presentations on varied projects
• Relevant experience in FMCG or Telecoms
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent written and spoken English, other languages are an advantage

Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)

• Excellent relational & Communications skills
• High strive for excellence
• Excellent customer and service orientation
• Manager of self; ability to work independently with little direct supervision and ability to apply own initiative
• Above average networking and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure with can-do attitude
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently towards complex goals in a diverse environment with multiple and changing demands