Project Manager Job at the People Practice

The People Practice - Our client in the power and energy sector is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• Our client is looking to hire an efficient Project Manager who will hold a pivotal role in orchestrating and overseeing the execution of projects and ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives. The Project Manager's strategic approach, leadership skills, and attention to detail will be instrumental in driving the project management success of our company.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple new and ongoing projects within the company and its subsidiaries.
• Visiting project sites within the country.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals and objectives.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for project-related communications.
• Providing regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, milestones, and challenges.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain project momentum.
• Identifying project resource requirements and work with department heads to allocate resources accordingly.
• Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for each project.
• Leading cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitoring and controlling project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Overseeing day-to-day project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Optimizing resource utilization to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes for project deliverables.
• Conducting regular project reviews and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identifying potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively addressing and resolving issues to minimize project disruptions.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
• Conducting post-project evaluations to assess achievements and areas for improvement.
• Fostering collaboration between different business units and subsidiaries.
• Ensuring effective communication and coordination between project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or Information Technology.
• 4 - 6 years of work experience.
• Project Management Professional(PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the power and energy industry
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Must Have Skills:

• Ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and manage effective project teams
• Understanding project management tools and methodologies
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Identifying and mitigating potential project risks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills