Project Coordinator (Special Projects/Managed Services)

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:  Project Coordinator (Special Projects/Managed Services)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Team Lead, Project Management/Technical Sales

Slot: 2
Responsibilities

• The Project Coordinator, who must have an understanding of Project Management Methodologies, exposure to PMP or PRINCE2, and with wireless and terrestrial network experience will be accountable, on-time and on-budget for Service Delivery.

Other responsibilities include:

• Specifically the job holder will be responsible for the following;
• Defines clearly project objective.
• Ensures the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Access Requests and Material Movements with the appropriate parties (Logistics, Partner Providers, Vendors, etc)
• Coordinate the installation of network equipment at customer premises or at core network nodes.
• Prepares and manages project plans and implementation schedules using MS Project and other suitable software.
• Provides the Project Team (incl. Executives as situation demands) with ad hoc and periodic Project environmental reports specifically to do with project costs, lessons learnt and risks
• Responsible for the implementation of current product portfolio and new products.
• Manage planning and operations teams and external contractors during project execution.
• Co-ordinates the production of all reports and produce project summary reports.
• Escalates project issues timely.
• Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
• Produces Project reports for customer and internal consumption.
• Controls the project implementation process
• Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams and the rest of the organization.
• Develops and maintains the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
• Assists in invoicing according to milestone.
• Assists with the preparation of bid documents.
• Assists with equipment ordering and payment of vendor/ contractor invoices.
• Assists with contract negotiations with external suppliers.
• Perform regular quality inspections (when necessary).

Supervision:

• Team Lead, Project Management/Technical Sales

Contacts:

• you will be required to liaise and interface with other groups/departments typically involved in the Technical Management of the project.

Qualifications, Skills  & Competencies

• A first Degree in Project Management or BEng, BSc, BTec, Required.
• 5 years post NYSC experience in managing telecom/technology projects is an advantage.
• PMP or Prince2 project management methodology preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
• Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation
• Must have good knowledge of handling Telecommunication or Engineering projects
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting and project management.
• Highly Organized
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Oriented and Leadership
• Problem Management (analysis and resolution)
• Customer Service Orientation
• High level of Integrity
• Demonstrates independent ownership and management of tasks.
• Strong level of professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information

Demand on the job

• Problem solving
• Written and verbal communications
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Time Management Skills
• Relationship Management and Analytical Skills.
• Presentation skills
• Prioritizing workload of self and others