Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager is required by a Lagos based Consulting firm. Candidates will be responsible for the management of ICT projects, the co-ordination and day-to-day organisation of the ICT Project Management Office functions and staff, and work as part of diverse project teams, within project-specific matrix management and reporting structures. Candidates should have PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP Certificate and a First degree or equivalent.   Essential requirements also include a minimum of 3 year's project management experience, using a methodology, experience of leading a major change project to successful completion and 2 years' experience of staff management. Previous experience of working in financial, manufacturing or public sector setting would be advantageous The ability and flexibility to travel and work at different locations within the West Africa is also essential. Main duties • Analysis and design of objectives and events • Planning the work according to the objectives • Budget control • Assessing and controlling risk (or Risk Management) • Estimating resources • Allocation of resources • Organizing the work • Acquiring human and material resources • Assigning tasks • Directing activities • Controlling project execution • Tracking and reporting progress (Management information system) • Analyzing the results based on the facts achieved • Defining the products of the project • Forecasting future trends in the project • Quality Management • Issues management and resolution • Defect prevention • Identifying, managing & controlling changes • Project closure (and project debrief) • Communicating to stakeholders Interested candidates should forward their cvs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com