Job Summary
• We are seeking a highly skilled and tech-savvy Project Management Officer with experience in managing projects that are IT related.
• The ideal candidate will work with the Project Manager to oversee field work and follow-up with projects using project tools effective for tracking project development.
Responsibilities
• Participate in the contract review process and assist in the translation of the agreed terms and Conditions into project deliverables.
• Effectively communicate the delegated project goals and objectives as defined by the Project Manager.
• Identify risks to projects and maintain a risk register.
• Support the development of mitigation plans, their implementation and monitoring.
• Support the Project Manager, Project Accountant and Administrative Manager in the preparation of the project status reports and internal/customer progress reports.
• Support the Project Manager, Administrative and Finance Managers regarding Purchase order maintenance, particularly regarding variation, order tracking and management ofchange.
• Comply with the company and/or project specific procedures for reporting progress andissues to satisfy customer and company requirements.
• Develop and manage project plans and reports. Participate in budget preparation foreach project working with Project Manager, Administrative Manager and Finance Manager.
• Manage and facilitate flow of essential information among company team members.
• Maintain project calendar and milestones.
• Implement and administer quantitative staffing models developed by the managementto describe staffing resource levels for projects, given their specific executionrequirements.
Qualifications and Skills
• BSc / HND in a Business Admin, Computer Science, Geography or industry related discipline.
• Maximum of 2+ years previous experience post qualification at Project Management.
• Exposure to IT solution projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Sound knowledge of project management processes and the ability to deploy applications live.
• Conversant with project management metrics and evaluation.
• Good knowledge of commercial and financial processes on projects.
• Membership /Affiliate of Project Management body is an advantage or certifcation.