Overview

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer’s needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

Job Position: Project Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  1. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team.
  2. As a Project Manager, your role would involve overseeing and managing various projects within the organization.
  3. You are responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects, which means that all project activities are completed and that the delivered product meets the conditions of satisfaction at a sufficiently high level.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines and most importantly, conditions of satisfaction.
  2. Liaise with various stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management strategies.
  3. Lead and manage project teams, including cross-functional teams consisting of techies and non-techies.
  4. Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  5. Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization. Identify potential budget or resource constraints and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
  6. Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, internal to the organisation and external.
  7. Identify project risks and coordinate the development of realistic mitigation plans.
  8. Regularly coordinate the assessment/revalidation of risks and the implementation of appropriate measures to mitigate their impact on project timelines and the completeness and quality of deliverables.
  9. Establish adherence to high quality standards and detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
  10. Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  11. Track project progress, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare regular status reports (weekly and ad-hoc).
  12. Present project updates to stakeholders and provide recommendations for adjustments, if necessary.
  13. Manage/control changes in project scope, overall objectives objectives and conditions of satisfaction.
  14. Assess the impact of changes and implement change control processes to ensure project stability and minimize disruptions.
  15. Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors involved with project delivery. Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations.
  16. Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and lessons learned.
  17. Promote knowledge sharing and capture best practices for future projects.

Job Requirements

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Telecommunications, Engineering, or Project Management is required.
  2. A master’s degree or professional certification in project management is a plus.
  3. A working knowledge of the Nigerian telecommunications industry, technologies, and services as well as related standards and regulatory requirements.
  4. Proven experience in managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
  5. Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  6. Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and team management skills.
  7. Ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  8. An ideal candidate will be incredibly passionate about delivering the desired outcomes/ results vs just task completion.
  9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  10. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels of the organization and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  11. Ability to scrutinize and challenge assumptions and plans from delivery contributors in a manner that improves the quality of delivery, encourages deep thinking, and minimises delivery risks.
  12. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve project issues and risks.
  13. Ability to think critically, make decisions, and adapt to changing project requirements.
  14. Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
  15. Proficiency in resource allocation and budget management is highly essential
  16. Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  17. Build and maintain positive working relationships across board.
  18. Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  19. Ability to manage & deliver multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously.

Application Deadline
18th July, 2023 (3:00PM).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their v to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after the closing date will be automatically rejected.