- Job Title: IT Project Manager
- Location: Ikeja, Lagos
- Employment Type: Full-time
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About Ikeja Electric
Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country’s economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.
At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.
Role Purpose
- Responsible for Monitoring and ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, while meeting all quality expectations.
Accountabilities
- Monitor to secure the overall progress and health of projects
- Ensure projects are delivered within timeline and budget
- Supervise all projects and efficient working of all team members and assist to identify and resolve all issues efficiently for all projects.
- Maintain rollout schedule for implementation projects and document all processes and recommend improvements to same.
- Accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the implementation process
- Develop and implement effective monitoring tools and approaches to demonstrate the effectiveness of project interventions.
- Develop monthly, quarterly or annual reports depending on project requirements
- Identify and address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and information management that could impact on quality program implementation.
- Track and monitor progress of different activities within the project, especially key milestones and critical path items
- Identify and coordinate interfaces between various work streams within the project
- Provide frequent updates of overall status to key stakeholders
- Communicate effectively with external and internal customers to deliver projects’ functional requirements
- Administer and manage project resources while ensuring that required approvals are obtained for project expenditures and that adequate documentation is maintained
- Comply with Quality Management System/Operational Health & System requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable higher institution
- 5 – 8 years work experience from related sector/ organisation with proven track record of numerous successful complex projects (delivered on time, meeting client requirements and with high team satisfaction)
- PMP / PRINCE II certification will be an added advantage
- Experience with Program Management Office or Project Management Office desirable
- Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
Competencies:
- Project Management
- Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
- Change Management
- Contract& Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate/Business Strategy
- Customer Centricity
- Risk Management
- People Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Organizational Learning
- Change Management
