Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Beacon Power Services has been on the forefront of developing energy management software and providing energy analytics in Nigeria since 2010.
JOB SUMMARY
Associate – PMORole SnapshotLocation: Lagos, Nigeria Department: COM – Commercial Reports to: Senior Manager – PMO Work arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 days remote)Our MissionWe are a technology company that provides electrical grid management software and related network analytics solutions for utilities across Africa. Beacon Power Services was founded with a bold mission to expand access to reliable electricity for over 400 million people living in Africa’s cities and a vision to lead Africa’s power sector through data and innovation.How You’ll Make an ImpactWe are looking for a results-driven and highly organized Associate – PMO to support the translation of client commitments into clearly defined and executable projects and help ensure they are delivered efficiently, on time, and to BPS’s quality standards. The role supports project coordination, delivery discipline, governance, and cross-functional alignment, working closely with internal teams, including Technology and Operations.What You’ll DoPlanning & InitiationSupport the development of project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverablesMaintain project trackers and keep project information up to dateTrack dependencies, risks, and potential issues that could affect deliverySupport resource and budget tracking across projectsExecution & ControlCoordinate with different teams to follow up on project activities, actions, and deadlinesTrack progress against agreed timelines and flag delays or issues earlyFollow up with project owners to make sure agreed actions and deliverables are completed on timeKeep project trackers, dashboards, and other project management tools up to dateSupport the team in making sure deliverables meet agreed requirements and quality standardsCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementPrepare regular project updates for internal teams and clients, covering progress, upcoming milestones, risks, and issuesOrganize project meetings, including kick-offs, status meetings, and retrospectivesTake clear meeting notes and track decisions and action itemsWork closely with clients and internal teams to keep communication clear and everyone alignedEscalate risks, delays, or issues to the relevant project leads when neededProject Close-OutSupport the sign-off and closure of completed projectsMake sure project documents are complete, organized, and easy to accessSupport post-project reviews and capture key lessons learnedFollow up on agreed actions and improvements from completed projectsWhat We’re Looking ForProfessional & Technical StrengthsExperience supporting projects or working in a PMO/project coordination role, ideally in an international or multicultural environment with multiple stakeholdersComfortable using project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similarGood understanding of project management approaches, including Agile, Scrum, and KanbanExperience tracking project timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and action items across multiple projects or workstreamsStrong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on actionsGood communication skills and confidence working with different teams and stakeholdersLeadership & Interpersonal StrengthsAbility to collaborate with multicultural and geographically distributed teamsHigh degree of autonomy and accountability (we operate within a hybrid work environment)High-ownership, go-getter mindset with relentless follow-throughAbility to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex initiativesStrong personal presence with the ability to influence, align, and mobilize teamsDirect, confident communicator across senior leaders, clients, and delivery teamsResilient and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environmentsCollaborative, results-driven with the ability to empower teams and deliverNice to HaveExperience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or cleantechExposure to grid management systems, SCADA, or analytics platformsPMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certificationFluency in French
REQUIRED SKILLS
Project management, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Agile and Lean methodologies, Stakeholder communication, Product documentation, Sales performance tracking and reporting, Ability to coordinate, Reporting
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
