Reports To: Project Manager
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 thetranslation 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 of change.
Comply with the company and/or project specific procedures for reporting progress and issues to satisfy customer and company requirements.
Develop and manage project plans and reports. Participate in budget preparation for each 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 management to describe staffing resource levels for projects, given their specific execution requirements.
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