Project Manager at Lumos

Lumos is looking for a Project Manager in Nigeria.

JOB PURPOSE
The Project Manager shall be responsible for supporting Lumos operations across Nigeria. S/he will have direct interface with all units and functions on all project related assignments / tasks. Scope will include supporting functions for delivery of business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop project plan for top organizational goals as identified by members of the Senior Management team and the CEO / MD
• Facilitate the design, deployment and implementation of initiatives targeted at ensuring business growth
• Serve as focal point for all projects within the company and effectively manage group of assigned responsibilities
• Prioritize delivery of various internal projects by tracking progress against deliverables and objectives to ensure delivery of KPIs.
• Introduce process improvement initiatives and perform random process certifications to check internal procedures align to identified standards 
• Maintain communication flow and continuous feedback mechanism between Senior Management and the CEO / MD
• On an ongoing basis, incumbent will be assigned to fully manage specific projects. Two (2) key projects currently identified aresupporting the Logistics department in identifying and setting up offices / warehouses across Nigeria
• Working with the Marketing team on market research, analysis and campaign

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE 
Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• First degree in any business-related role 
• Professional Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage

Relevant Experience

• Strong business acumen
• Minimum 5 years proven work experience in projects management methodology and actual work including matrix management, scoping, ongoing tracking and deployment 
• Extensive experience developing and making presentations on varied projects 
• Relevant experience in FMCG or Telecoms
• Excellent computer skills 
• Excellent written and spoken English, other languages are an advantage

Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)

•  Excellent relational and communication skills
•  High strives for excellence
•  Excellent customer and service orientation
•  Manager of self; ability to work independently with little direct supervision and ability to apply own initiative
• Above average networking and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure with can-do attitude
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently towards complex goals in a diverse environment with multiple and changing demands

Location: Abuja-Nigeria

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and cv to: careers@lumos.com.ng
Subject: Project Manager
Deadline: Thursday 21st September 2017