Head of Projects at PE Lifts Limited

PELifts, a premier home lift manufacturer, upholds the highest standards of quality and safety. Proudly made in Accra, Ghana, PELifts boasts a global presence in 14 countries. With 44 operational experience centers worldwide and more in development, the company is renowned for its outstanding service and commitment to excellence. PELifts operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and two specialized Engineering and Design Centers in Accra, Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Projects

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Projects is responsible for overseeing all project-related activities within the organization, ensuring that elevator installations, maintenance projects, and other related operations are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• This role involves managing project teams, liaising with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and ensuring that all projects meet quality standards.
• The Head of Projects will work closely with various departments including sales, HR, finance, operations, and technical teams to drive the successful execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Oversight:

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of projects, ensuring that the company’s elevator installation and maintenance projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Manage the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, providing leadership and direction to project teams, and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Set clear objectives, deliverables, and project timelines, ensuring all project milestones are met in accordance with the project plan.

Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Oversee the scheduling of work to ensure timely completion of all projects, managing dependencies and addressing potential roadblocks or delays.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure project requirements align with customer expectations and contractual obligations.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently, and monitor project costs to avoid overruns.
• Allocate resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring projects are completed within the allocated budget.
• Ensure that all project-related documentation is completed accurately and on time, including invoices, purchase orders, and progress reports.

Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure that team members achieve project goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the project.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks and issues related to projects and proactively develop mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on project timelines, costs, and quality.
• Manage issues as they arise, resolving problems efficiently and ensuring that corrective actions are taken quickly.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure that risk management plans are implemented throughout the life of each project.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure that all projects comply with the company’s quality standards, safety regulations, and industry-specific certifications.
• Develop and implement project quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects.
• Ensure that all necessary regulatory permits, certifications, and legal requirements are met before and during the execution of projects.

Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that their needs and expectations are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and any changes to scope or timelines.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects to the required specifications, on time, and within budget.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Provide timely, accurate project reports to senior management, including progress updates, cost analysis, and any project risks or issues.
• Ensure that all project documentation is maintained in an organized and accessible manner.
• Track and report key performance metrics (KPIs) for each project, ensuring that targets are met.

Post-Project Evaluation and Handover:

• Oversee the successful handover of completed projects to clients, ensuring that all deliverables are met and the client is satisfied with the results.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement in future projects.
• Analyze project performance against KPIs, customer feedback, and financial goals to continuously improve project management processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project Completion:

• Successfully complete 95% of all projects within agreed-upon timelines and budget.
• Maintain a client satisfaction score of at least 85% for completed projects.

Budget Adherence:

• Achieve a variance of no more than 10% from the initial project budget.
• Maintain cost-efficiency in the allocation of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure that 100% of projects comply with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quarterly quality audits and achieve a pass rate of 90% or higher.

Risk Management:

• Minimize project risks and issues, with a target of resolving 90% of issues within the first 48 hours of being reported.
• Develop and implement risk management plans for 100% of projects.

Team Performance:

• Achieve a 90% or higher satisfaction rating for project team members on internal performance evaluations.
• Successfully mentor and develop project managers and junior staff, resulting in at least 80% of team members meeting or exceeding their personal development goals.

Client Satisfaction:

• Achieve at least an 85% client satisfaction rate on project completion surveys.
• Ensure that all post-project evaluations and handovers are completed with 100% satisfaction from clients.

Key Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in project management or a similar discipline is a plus.

Experience:

• 7–10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in the elevator industry, construction, or a similar sector.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale installation and maintenance projects.
• Strong track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of construction, installation processes, and elevator systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications are a plus.
• Experience working with international suppliers and contractors, particularly in the elevator manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with construction safety standards and regulatory requirements for elevator installations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and Resumes to: headhr@pelifts.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.