Assistant Project Manager Job at CMA CGM Group

CMA CGM Group - Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group is a world leader in shipping and logistics. Its 566 vessels serve more than 420 ports around the world, on all five continents. In 2020, they transported nearly 21 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) containers. With CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics services, CMA CGM handles 400,000 tons of airfreight and 2.8 million tons of inland freight every year.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Assistant Project Manager

Job Location: Lekki Freeport Terminal, Lagos
Employment type: Full Time
Department: Project Management Office
Reports To: Project Manager
Supervises - Directly: None

Job Purpose

• The Assistant project manager is responsible for the timely delivery and execution of a project, as well as supporting the objectives and deliverables of departments involved in the project.
• This position also involves the assistance of the manager in the management and implementation of projects through planning, organizing, design, monitoring, and risk mitigation.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Will include but are not limited to the following:

To support the planning and execution process of a defined project:

• Researching information as required.
• Liaising with project stakeholders concerning project details and deliverables

· Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors:

• Assisting in the planning and implementation of projects
• Analyzing data as required
• Supporting the project manager in the coordination of project team meetings
• Preparing project management reports
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships
• Conducting administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices, and drawing estimates
• Performing other duties assigned by the Project Manager in an orderly and efficient manner
• Liaise with project lead and other project managers to maintain project schedule and efficacy
• Assist with procuring materials and other items necessary for completing project goals
• Review project implementation and gather data on project execution
• Coordinate with project manager and other project leads following project execution
• Managing the project team, including task delegation and work schedule
• Maintaining project documentation
• Assisting with the preparation and proofing of project deliverables
• Ensuring that the project team is properly trained to perform and document all aspects of the project
• Tracking and reporting project progress
• Perform cost analysis of a project.
• Review, assess, and evaluate the execution of the project regularly.
• Track and maintain project expenditure within its budget.
• Handle multiple projects.

Education and Experience

• BS / BA in a related field (Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering)
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in project management
• Previous experience in cooperating with Project Managers for the delivery of projects
• 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, Project and project management tools.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Should have excellent planning skills with the ability to take decisions quickly
• Must possess good leadership qualities
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of governance, business reengineering processes, and techniques.
• Sound understanding of computing and computing best practices.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Competencies:

• Problem-solving and analysis
• Documentation and reporting
• Supervisory Management
• Communication
• Time management
• Organizing
• Teamwork
• Customer-centric.