Project Manager in a Software Development Firm

Workforce Group – Our client is a wholly-owned Nigerian software development firm providing top-notch solutions to clients spread across industries.

They are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will provide support in activities within planned timeline;
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, with high quality and within budget
• Breaks down projects into reasonable subsets of work and activities
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Work closely with Project owners, partners and clients on all matters pertaining to project, including efficient resource allocation, timely project update, delivery risk and mitigation;
• Consistently follows up on progress, issues and activities relating to each projects;
• Report and escalate to management as needed (delivery risk and mitigation plan);
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Manages Process documentation & Process flow of each projects
• Manage all projects optimally through project life cycle;
• Adopt industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project life cycle.
• Uses consistent methodology to manage projects;
• Development, management, timeliness & updates of organizational documentations useful to clients and employees such as project policies & procedures, guidelines, forms, team collaborations and training materials for each product.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to clients’ needs and objectives;
• Prepare reports periodically on projects status;
• Other organizational assigned duties (where necessary).

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Proficient in Data analysis, Statistics, MS Project and/or Primavera and the MS Office Suite of products.
• Prior proven project experience within Software development industry will be particularly useful.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail;
• A polite, friendly and diplomatic manner;
• Certification in Project management is also required.
• At least 2-4 years’ experience in software project management.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and resourcefully.
• Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities;
• The ability to generate ideas, priorities and manage several different tasks successfully;
• The ability to thrive in pressured or demanding situations;
• Reliability & Dependability;
• Good teamwork player, close collaboration with clients and stakeholders, flexibility, and ability to quickly respond to changes.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online