Project Manager at Admiralty Resource Services

The Role

• The successful candidate should be able to accept responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of IT projects.
• He must also be responsible for managing day-to-day issues of projects and attend meetings required for successful execution of projects.
• In addition, he must also be able to ensure minimal risk exposure on projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading the project team.
• Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work.
• Managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary.
• Providing status reports to the client.
• Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs.
• Identifying user training needs and devising and managing user training programmes.
• Risk & Issue Management.

Requirements
Desirable Skills:

• University Degree in Science or Engineering discipline
• The successful candidate must have at least 2 - 3 relevant post NYSC working experience and must be able to work without supervision
• He may possess any of the following project management certifications: Prince 2 or PMP. A post graduate degree e.g. a Masters Degree in Project Management will be of added advantage.

Essential Skills:

• Clear understanding of agile, waterfall methodologies.
• MS Project, Visio, MS Office Suite.
• Must have relevant project management experience in an ICT organization.
• Must possess the ability to manage contract/outsourced staff, partnerships and relationships.
• Must have strong time management skills and possess the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Must possess the ability to work and contribute effectively to a team.
• Must have excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be innovative, responsive and result-oriented.