Project Manager
Project Manager
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04-12-2024
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Job Description
We are a market expansion consulting firm dedicated to helping global businesses succeed in new and complex markets. Our expertise spans market entry strategic advisory business development institutional capacity development and operational optimization. We work closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth enhance operational efficiencies and foster longterm sustainability.
We are looking for a skilled and dynamic team members to join our diverse and growing team as we work towards the growth of the Africa Plc.
Responsibilities:
Project Management & Delivery:
- Manage endtoend delivery of client projects ensuring they are completed on time within scope and on budget (where necessary).
- Develop detailed project plans set clear milestones allocate resources and monitor progress to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Coordinate with crossfunctional teams (internal and clientside) to ensure smooth execution and delivery of project components.
- Conduct regular project reviews and status meetings with clients to ensure expectations are met risks are managed and progress is on track.
- Address and resolve any issues or obstacles that may arise during project execution ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining project timelines.
Client Relationship Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle fostering strong collaborative relationships.
- Understand client needs and expectations ensuring that the project scope aligns with their goals.
- Provide ongoing support and strategic advice to clients to help them navigate challenges and maximize project outcomes.
- Identify and seize opportunities to upsell additional services that align with client needs and enhance the value of the project.
Organizational Capacity Building:
- Assess clients organizational structures processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and ensure they are equipped to sustain project results over the long term.
- Work closely with clients to design and implement training programs process improvements and change management strategies to build internal capacity.
- Provide guidance on operational efficiencies organizational design and resource management to improve overall business performance.
- Ensure that knowledge transfer takes place during project delivery so that clients are empowered to maintain and build upon the improvements introduced.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Develop and implement metrics to track project performance client satisfaction and the improvement of the client s organizational capabilities.
- Regularly assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions and recommend adjustments or new strategies where needed.
- Prepare and present progress reports performance dashboards and postproject/activity evaluations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Risk & Issue Management:
- Proactively identify potential risks to project timelines deliverables and quality and develop mitigation strategies.
- Maintain a risk register and ensure effective escalation and resolution of issues in a timely manner.
- Ensure all project documentation is accurate uptodate and accessible to clients and internal teams.
Requirements
- 8 years of project management experience ideally in consulting development or a related field.
- Proven experience delivering complex multiphase projects for clients in the agricultural sector.
- Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building operational improvement or change management initiatives.
- Familiarity with clientfacing roles with a strong ability to communicate complex ideas and solutions clearly.
- Strong project management skills including proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project Asana or similar tools).
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities with an aptitude for managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a keen eye for process optimization and operational efficiency.
- Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.
- Leadership skills to guide motivate and empower client teams to achieve project goals and build internal capabilities.
- Ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage
- A Bachelor s degree in Agriculture Project Management or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other relevant certifications (e.g. Agile Lean Six Sigma) is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Clientfocused with a passion for delivering highquality service and adding value to clients businesses.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic fastpaced environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence capable of building rapport with clients at all organizational levels.
- Proactive and solutionoriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Pay Structure which features marketcompetitive salaries and performancebased bonuses.
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 20days Annual Leave
- Career and Personal Development: staff have opportunities to attend workshops certifications and professional development courses to enhance their skills.
Minimum academic qualification of BSc degree in any discipline Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification working experience. At least 2 years of working experience in the Technical Department of an insurance institution, especially in Claims and Underwriting.
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