Project Manager - Telecoms Equipment Rollout with Knowledge of Power at Connig Technoserve

Location: Northern Nigeria
Gender: Male

Job Description

• We require the services of a Project Manager with Telecoms and Power background to enhance our Business.
• The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation and tracking of all projects for a specified customer in the Northern region of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Fully responsible for sourcing for contractors with the appropriate skills for Installations
• Manage project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
• Execute the project according to the project plan
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Interface with senior management on project issues/escalations.
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records and invoicing for the project are up to date

Requirements

• Candidate must hold a degree in Engineering or any other related discipline.
• Minimum of Second class degree or Higher National Diploma from a reputable institution.

Must have prior experience working on the following:

• Telecommunications site installations
• BTS/RF site installations
• Transmission and microwave installations
• Power and Generator Installations

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent Knowledge of project management
• Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word processing (Microsoft office suite), internet, email database management, spreadsheets etc
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools
• and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.