Job Opportunities at Waje Smart Solutions

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Planning: 

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements. 
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. 

Team Coordination: 

• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication, collaboration, and alignment with project goals. 
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress. 

Stakeholder Management: 

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather project/Initiatives requirements, provide updates, and address concerns. 
• Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. 

Budget and Resource Management: 

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial constraints. 
• Allocate resources effectively and optimize team productivity. 

Risk Management: 

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. 
• Monitor and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs. 

Quality Assurance: 

• Define and implement quality standards for project deliverables. 
• Conduct regular reviews and testing to ensure the project meets quality requirements. 

Timeline Management: 

• Monitor project timelines and take proactive measures to address delays or issues. 
• Ensure the timely delivery of project milestones. 

Documentation: 

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes. 
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders. 

Communication: 

• Facilitate regular project meetings, providing updates on progress, issues, and risks. 
• Foster open communication within the project team. 

Post-Implementation Review: 

• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate the success of the project and identify areas for improvement. 
• Capture lessons learned and apply insights to future projects. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor\'s degree in Project Management, Business, IT, or a related field. 
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in digital projects. 
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. 
• Knowledge of digital technologies and trends. 

Certifications: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) OR 
• PRINCE2 Practitioner 

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the Business Transformation & Engagements team within the Digital & Innovations Department. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and digital solutions, driving organizational growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, conceptualizing, and prioritizing initiatives that align with the digital transformation strategy and roadmap. Reporting to the Business Development & Conceptualization Advisor, the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful results.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Opportunity Identification and Conceptualization

• Identify and document business needs across functions, conceptualizing feasible solutions to address business challenges.
• Develop a robust portfolio of digital opportunities through continuous identification, selection, refinement, and management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Use methodologies like design thinking, value stream mapping, and other innovative approaches to conceptualize value-driven business themes and solutions.
• Challenge outdated business models and processes, recommending viable alternatives that drive efficiency and innovation.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement

• Serve as the primary interface between business units and digital teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.
• Facilitate envisioning sessions with stakeholders to define transformative initiatives and document actionable outcomes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and ensure the delivery of value-adding solutions.
• Support and lead design thinking workshops to co-create innovative solutions.

Requirements Analysis and Value Propositions

• Engage stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze high-level business requirements.
• Develop comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs), value cases, and other essential artifacts.
• Assess risks, feasibility, and strategic alignment of proposed solutions, creating compelling business cases to justify investments and secure approvals.

Portfolio and Funnel Management

• Maintain an evergreen funnel of digital opportunities, ensuring continuous maturation from ideation to execution.
• Support the prioritization of initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and readiness, ensuring alignment with the digital transformation roadmap.
• Collaborate with the program management team to ensure seamless transition and timely delivery of initiatives.

Process Optimization and Reporting

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, proposing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance workflows.
• Maintain accurate documentation of requirements, processes, and solutions, ensuring knowledge transfer and alignment across teams.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports on funnel health, initiative conceptualization, and overall project outcomes.

Key Deliverables

• Comprehensive envisioning session reports.
• Clear and detailed documentation of requirements, processes, workflows, and solutions.
• Value propositions and business cases for prioritized initiatives.
• Progress reports on funnel health and initiative development.
• An optimized digital initiatives roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CBAP®, PMI-PBA®, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Experience

• 8 to 10 years of post-graduation experience, with at least 5 years in a similar role within an IT or digital transformation environment, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful business solutions in complex organizational settings.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align digital initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Analytical Skills: Expertise in analyzing data, processes, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design Thinking: Familiarity with design thinking principles and methodologies.
• Technical Aptitude: Understanding of digital technologies such as cloud computing, data analytics, and AI.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio & Funnel Management: Experience managing initiative portfolios and ensuring effective funnel progression.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number and quality index of identified digital opportunities.
• Value delivered from deployed solutions.
• Time to opportunity maturation and movement through stage gates.
• Customer satisfaction and engagement index improvements.
• Number of refined initiatives with credible value statements and sponsor alignment.
• Volume and impact of launched digital initiatives.
• Progress and health of the digital initiatives funnel.