Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate – Project Management Office
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are currently seeking a highly-motivated, knowledgeable, and friendly product- focused specialist to join our Program Management Office (PMO). The office is responsible for program strategy, design, the management of the daily operations, and the monitoring & evaluation of the program frameworks, vendor and policies
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Ability to understand and articulate complex technology requirements and milestones
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Minimum 2 to 3+ years specifically managing complex technology projects using Agile methods/frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, XP.
- Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analysis and/or System Analyst
- Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs and automated database management systems (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate analysis including trends and opportunities to clients and the business in writing and verbally
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve including multiple priorities and research conflicting and / or inaccurate data
- Micro-Credit Loan experience
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven experience influencing and presenting to leadership.
- Excellent relationship builder
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day program management operations
- Formulating, organizing, monitoring inter-connected projects and cross-project activities coordination (understanding how different projects interlink and overlap)
- Implement operational objectives; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change
- Developing and implementing strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
- Liaising with leadership /Sr. management team to increase awareness of GEEP program activities as inputs into strategy and advisory decisions
- Establish and operate programme partners management framework
- Establish and operate agent and aggregator selection criteria framework
- Design, define and manage performance reporting metrics including impact evaluation
- Provide support to 3rd party managers on ensuring adequate project control
- Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI
- Identify opportunities that drives program offering expansion and enhancing the quality of existing programs
- Manage the programme’s budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against deliverables and activities as the programme progresses
- Vendor delivery management Support
- Onboard key program partners
- Develop and updates project knowledge base
- Ensuring relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld
Additional Information
Working conditions:
- Flexibility is important.
Equal opportunity:
- The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality
Remuneration
Competitive based on experience
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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