Project Manager Job at Kimberly Ryan Limited

Kimberly Ryan Limited - Our client, a leading company in the Information & Technology space is currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary 

• The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Support changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Interface with customers periodically as may be agreed to conduct analysis, develop appropriate schedules, and determine design requirements or changes.
• Evaluate projects to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Maintain Project Schedule and upgrades on SharePoint.
• Provide client/customer with daily or periodic communication, escalation support, and status updates.
• Manage and resolve issues escalated by customer daily/weekly or as issues crop-up.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven working experience in project management with minimum of 7 years (experience Enterprise solution related project is an added advantage)
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Must be certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Developing and Tracking Budgets
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Teamworking skills and ability to motivate people
• Analytical skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy
• Commercial Awareness
• Planning & Budgeting
• Performance Management
• Inventory Control

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their CV to: resumes@kimberly-ryan.net using the role and location eg: (Project Manager - Lagos) as subject title.