Senior Program Manager at JobMerge Consulting Limited

JobMerge is a job placement and HR Consulting firm. We help businesses to hire the right talent and individuals to navigate and advance their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive strategic alignment and optimise project delivery effectiveness.
• Preferred candidate will have the ability to integrate agile/scrum and waterfall methodologies to ensure the successful alignment of projects with organisational and financial goals.

Job Duties

• As a Senior Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and overseeing the project management function, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• This position combines project leadership, agile/scrum and waterfall methodologies, and financial management responsibilities.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic project leadership and direction for the PMO, overseeing the successful delivery of projects organisation-wide - ensuring optimal resource allocation, risk mitigation, and delivery of projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align project objectives with the company’s strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain project plans, tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Implement and manage agile/scrum and waterfall methodologies across the organisation and ensure adherence to best practices, driving efficiency and quality in project delivery.
• Develop and manage the PMO budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources - monitor project financials, control costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Identify potential risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery and implement risk management processes and procedures.
• Lead the integration of advanced project management tools and technologies to enhance project collaboration, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations. Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones effectively.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the PMO.
• Provide coaching to enhance professional development and performance.

Job Requirements
Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• PMP certification and Safe/Scrum certification is highly desirable
• Minimum of 8 years of senior-level experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex projects and project teams in e-procurement or related industries
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects with budgets exceeding hundreds of millions USD
• Quantifiable evidence of project outcomes, such as cost savings, revenue generation, or efficiency improvements resulting from previous project management experience
• Ability to manage both non-iterative and iterative projects.
• Experience in building and leading high-performing project teams

Competencies:

• Ability to align project management practices with organisational goals and strategies
• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as agile/scrum and waterfall, along with a deep understanding of project lifecycle management, risk assessment, and resource allocation
• Strong financial acumen to oversee project budgets, financial forecasts, and cost control measures
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to lead organisational change initiatives by facilitating smooth transitions during project implementations

Technical Skills:

• Quality Management
• Agile and Scrum Methodologies
• Risk Management
• Financial and budgeting acumen
• Technological Acumen
• Data Analysis and Reporting.

Soft Skills:

• Effective collaboration and communication
• Leadership and influence
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving.

Cross-Functional Team(s):

• Engineering
• Product
• Finance
• Data and Insight
• Sales/Commercial
• Operations
• People Ops
• Marcomms
• IT
• Facility.

Output/Input Metrics:

• Project Delivery Time
• Project Success Rate
• Resource Capacity Utilisation
• Project portfolio ROI
• Process Improvement Initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Salary: N15,000,000 - N20,000,000 Annually.
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Annual paid time off
• Annual performance bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Stock Option.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you.