Project Manager needed for urgent recruitment

Our Client is a leading indigenous conglomerate with business interests in key sectors of the Nigerian economy, including foods and agro-allied, energy (oil, gas and power), infrastructure, real estate and services. Due to internal vacancies they have decided to hire a Project Manager.

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Ibadan

Position / Reports to: Project Steering Committee/ Project Sponsor
Executive Management

Supervises:

Project Team
chart project objectives and set project performance requirements
Create and establish plans and procedures for managing the project from inception to closure
Co-ordinate implementation of project operations
Co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the project
Ensure project alignment to budget, quality, cost and timelines agreed
Define change management procedures and manage deviations during the life of a project


Role summary:

To champion the articulation and development of specific strategies, work plans and programmes aimed at executing the feed-mill business opportunity and the pasta expansion initiative
To oversee design, construction, completion, roll-out, and management of feed-mill processing and pasta expansion facilities
To provide exemplary technical and managerial leadership for the core project team such that project output is delivered in line with agreed expectations
To provide accurate and timely reporting to executive management
To plan, execute and manage each phase of the project from concept development to project closure


Main Responsibilities:

Oversee design, construction, completion, roll-out, and management of feed-mill processing and pasta expansion facilities
Develop project charter highlighting the project objectives, project governance structure, project scope, high level timelines, critical milestones, assumptions & constraints
Develop a comprehensive project work plan to manage the execution of the project with regards to scope, cost, schedule, resources, quality, communication, human resources, procurement & risk
Establish and maintain project management processes for the construction, operation and management of the feed mill processing facility and pasta expansion
Champion the articulation and implementation of specific sourcing strategies and equipment) to enable procurement of same in a cost effective and competitive manner.
Foster and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships with relevant third parties such as suppliers, contractors, consultants, vendors, business partners and distributors
Develop tools and templates for communication with key stakeholders
Monitor and control work progress and ensure adherence to defined and agreed performance indices, especially around time and costs management
Co-ordinate people and manage utilisation of other resources to implement project activities viz-a-viz overall expectations of output/ outcome
Organise communication sessions with stakeholders as defined in the work-plan to report work progress, key project risks and mitigate identified risks
Periodically review key areas of the project to recognise changes and identify possible impacts on the overall project and distil mitigation strategies to address the identified implications
Prepare project status reports as required/ as defined in the project plan
Maintain strict adherence to safety, health and environmental standards and implement a zero tolerance attitude towards unsafe conditions
Proactively pre-empt, identify and manage project risks




Competencies Required

Excellent financial management skills
Excellent leadership skills
Deep knowledge of leading project management methodologies and practices
Good oral & written communication skills
Strong people management, mentoring, negotiating and interpersonal skills.
Excellent proficiency in the use of MS office suite
Ability to delegate tasks effectively
Health and occupational safety awareness
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
Strategic thinking ability to generate ideas and concepts to deliver on the project
Effective critical thinking & problem solving skills



Tools Required

Computer unit
Internet Access
Applications software
Telephone/Intercom
Two-way radio


Interfaces: Internal

Executive Management
Project Steering committee
Engineering & Maintenance department
Production Department
Logistics & Supplies Department
Project Team


External

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Contractors
Consultants
Regulatory Authorities


Qualifications & Experience

1st Degree in Civil/Building/Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Possession of professional certification in project management (e.g. PMP)is an added advantage
Post-graduate degree; MBA or M. Sc in a management related discipline is preferable
Solid knowledge of the Nigerian foods and agro-allied industry alongside legal, regulatory and safety standards.


Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward CV to: [email protected]