SW Global Limited Recruitment for a Project Manager

SW Global Limited - We are one of the largest Information Technology Company to emerge from West Africa with focus on solution delivery for Public and Private Sector Clients. Our market reach for our products have also powered enterprises in the USA, Ghana, Sierra Leon, Liberia, South Africa, Uganda and Sri Lanka.

Our Model provides Institutions with quick and easy access to mission- critical applications that removes the need for the direct total cost of ownership for business applications or expensive ICT infrastructure acquisitions. The turnkey solutions developed ensure cost effectiveness, enhanced operational efficiency and increased transparency. 

Join our profound expert and dynamic team in Nigeria for the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager 
Code: PM 0021 
Job Location: Abuja/Lagos

Job Summary

• The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
• Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Support changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Interface with customers periodically as may be agreed to conduct analysis, develop appropriate schedules, and determine design requirements or changes.
• Evaluate projects to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Maintain Project Schedule and upgrades on SharePoint.
• Provide client/customer with daily or periodic communication, escalation support, and status updates.
• Manage and resolve issues escalated by customer daily/weekly or as issues crop-up.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with client as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps in document needs
• Perform other related duties an assigned.

Requirements

• Proven working experience in project management with minimum of 7 years (experience Enterprise solution related project is an added advantage)
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Must be certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II
• 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.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Developing and Tracking Budgets
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Team working skills and ability to motivate people
• Analytical skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy
• Commercial Awareness
• Planning & Budgeting
• Performance Management
• Inventory Control.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: Careers@swglobal.com Using Position Title and Code as the subject of their email application.

Note: SW Global is an equal opportunity employer. Factors Such as race, gender, tribe, religion and other non-performance or productivity related factors do not form part of our recruitment