Project Management Officer (PMO) at Polaris Digitech Limited

Reports To: Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and tech-savvy Project Management Officer with experience in managing projects that are IT related. The ideal candidate will work with the Project Manager to oversee field work and follow-up with projects using project tools effective for tracking project development.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the contract review process and assist in thetranslation of the agreed Terms and Conditions into project deliverables.
• Effectively communicate the delegated project goals and objectives as defined by the Project Manager.
• Identify risks to projects and maintain a risk register.
• Support the development of mitigation plans, their implementation and monitoring.
• Support the Project Manager, Project Accountant and Administrative Manager in the preparation of the project status reports and internal/customer progress reports.
• Support the Project Manager, Administrative and Finance Managers regarding Purchase
• Order maintenance, particularly regarding variation, order tracking and management of change.
• Comply with the company and/or project specific procedures for reporting progress and issues to satisfy customer and company requirements.
• Develop and manage project plans and reports. Participate in budget preparation for each project working with Project Manager, Administrative Manager and Finance Manager.
• Manage and facilitate flow of essential information among company team members.
• Maintain project calendar and milestones.
• Implement and administer quantitative staffing models developed by the management to describe staffing resource levels for projects, given their specific execution requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BSc/HND in a Business Admin, Computer Science, Geography or industry related discipline
• Maximum of 2+ years previous experience post qualification at Project Management
• Exposure to IT solution projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound knowledge of project management processes and the ability to deploy applications live.
• Conversant with project management metrics and evaluation
• Good knowledge of commercial and financial processes on projects
• Membership /Affiliate of Project Management body is an advantage or certifcation