Project Manager Job at Pad-up creations

Pad-Up Creations is the leading producer of washable and reusable sanitary pads in Africa. As a social company, we are motivated to give sustainable solutions to the menstrual problems faced by rural and low income girls/women in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager

Job Locations: Abuja (FCT), Kano, Lagos, Minna - Niger & Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The incumbent will manage all Pad-Up Creations related projects and programs.
• Program management responsibilities include coordinating and completing projects on time within budget and scope.
• Oversee several aspects of projects and report to the CEO of the organization.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize the progress of projects.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within the scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to 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
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Perform other duties, as required and assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any related field
• Minimum of two years (2) of proven work experience as a project manager.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.