Project Manager Job at WIOCC Nigeria Limited

WIOCC is the leading player in the deployment of carrier-scale, future-proofed network infrastructure into Africa. We have the flexibility and scale to meet the ever-growing demand for reliable, high-speed capacity throughout Africa, driven by end consumers, enterprise users and the ecosystem that supports them. Our policy of continual investment in our network to create Africa’s first, truly hyperscale network infrastructure means ongoing investment for growth, ensuring our readiness to meet the future data volume demands of end users throughout Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Objective

• This role oversees planning, implementing and executing individual projects and group-related company projects in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits and control.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution:

• Lead and manage WIOCC’s network infrastructure projects to ensure timely and successful completion
• Oversee client orders from pre-sales solution design to final handover, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain project charters, project plans, risk registers, budgets and lessons learned documentation
• Monitor project delivery milestones to ensure alignment with client target timelines

Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with account managers to understand client requirements and ensure project alignment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular and accurate project updates and reports
• Manage relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and WIOCC clients effectively
• Ensure seamless handovers to internal teams, aligning with client specifications

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Lead virtual project teams consisting of Engineering, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Logistics and Finance
• Engage and manage third-party suppliers to ensure compliance with client specifications, service level agreements (SLAs), and quality standards
• Address and mitigate project concerns, contractual challenges and risks, escalating issues where necessary

Process & Performance Improvement:

• Actively participate in and promote the project gate review process
• Oversee vendor and logistics management, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services
• Ensure data accuracy within NetSuite and other project management tools
• Serve as a deputy for the Programme Manager as required and contribute to ad-hoc reporting
• Actively participate in process improvement and automation initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent; a master’s degree is an added advantage) in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
• Must be bilingual (English and French proficiency)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or AGILE certification or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Project

Experience & Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the telecom industry, with at least 3 years in a project management role
• Strong background in fibre network project management
• Effective project management skills, including experience in written and verbal communication, as evidenced by work history and accomplishments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarise and present key information to stakeholders concisely
• Proficiency in using B/OSS tools and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with WIOCC network technologies, including Subsea, OTN, DWDM, SDH and Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP), is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams in a matrix environment

Attributes:

• Strong team leader and manager of virtual teams; motivated, persistent, and able to manage stress
• Client-focused with confidence and relationship-building skills
• Integrity and honesty with high ethical standards and strong negotiation skills
• Passionate, adaptable and flexible
• Committed to personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative and results-driven through teamwork and partnerships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collate and interpret data from various sources
• Excellent communicator in both English and French, with a natural aptitude for dealing with people
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Commercially aware, numerate and articulate
• Exceptional network diagnostic skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV including three referees to: applications@wiocc.net using the Job Position as the subject of the email.