IT Project Management Engineer at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Project Management Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced IT Project Management Engineer to lead and manage IT projects from initiation to delivery.
• The candidate will have a strong background in project management, with expertise in IT service management, agile methodologies, and project management tools.
• The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and have experience in managing cross- functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring on-time, within- budget, and high-quality delivery
• Develop and execute project plans, resource allocation plans, and risk management plans
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications
• Manage and track project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, sales, marketing, and product development
• Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements and IT standards –
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, as needed
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including business cases, project charters, and status reports
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• Relevant certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP)/ Prince2 Practitioner, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) , ITIL Foundation Certification (or higher), Scrum Master Certification (CSM) or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IT project management
• Strong proficiency in project management tools, such as Microsoft Project (MSP), Jira, Trello
• Excellent leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in agile teams
• Flexibility to adapt to changing technology and business needs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• 100% adherence to project scope without scope creep.
• Optimum resource utilization
• 90%+ stakeholder satisfaction
• Change request implementation within SLA
• Project delivery timeliness
• Project Budget Adherence:
• Risk Management Effectiveness:
• Ensure quality assurance on implemented projects
• Maintain 100% regular and clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure 100% of project documentation
• Compliance Rate

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker)
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (ITIL)
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Bus transportation
• Coop society

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