Project Manager at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Overview

• We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team.
• As a Project Manager, your role would involve overseeing and managing various projects within the organization.
• You are responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects, which means that all project activities are completed and that the delivered product meets the conditions of satisfaction at a sufficiently high level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines and most importantly, conditions of satisfaction.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management strategies.
• Lead and manage project teams, including cross-functional teams consisting of techies and non-techies.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization. Identify potential budget or resource constraints and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, internal to the organisation and external.
• Identify project risks and coordinate the development of realistic mitigation plans.
• Regularly coordinate the assessment/revalidation of risks and the implementation of appropriate measures to mitigate their impact on project timelines and the completeness and quality of deliverables.
• Establish adherence to high quality standards and detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Track project progress, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare regular status reports (weekly and ad-hoc).
• Present project updates to stakeholders and provide recommendations for adjustments, if necessary.
• Manage/control changes in project scope, overall objectives objectives and conditions of satisfaction.
• Assess the impact of changes and implement change control processes to ensure project stability and minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors involved with project delivery. Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and lessons learned.
• Promote knowledge sharing and capture best practices for future projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Telecommunications, Engineering, or Project Management is required.
• A master's degree or professional certification in project management is a plus.
• A working knowledge of the Nigerian telecommunications industry, technologies, and services as well as related standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and team management skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• An ideal candidate will be incredibly passionate about delivering the desired outcomes/ results vs just task completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels of the organization and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to scrutinize and challenge assumptions and plans from delivery contributors in a manner that improves the quality of delivery, encourages deep thinking, and minimises delivery risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve project issues and risks.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions, and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in resource allocation and budget management is highly essential
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across board.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage & deliver multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously.