IT Project Manager at AgroMall Discovery and Extension Services Limited

AgroMall Discovery and Extension Services Limited is at the intersection of digitised agricultural production support, digitised agricultural extension and digital financial services. We integrate agricultural economics, agronomy and quality control with financial services on our digital platforms turning them into powerful tools in the hands of our agents and farmers for improved farm production and financial inclusion of the rural economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Level: Managerial
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Function: IT

Where You Fit In

We are committed to change the world for the better by bringing greater meaning and happiness into people’s lives, everywhere through agriculture and technology
We are passionate about our mission, and excited to grow our company with people who want to do the same – and people who will bring in their different perspectives to help us continue to shape our team and company. If this is you, we encourage you to swim into our candidate pool!

Job Responsibilities

Plan and implement technology solutions and the execution of all technology-related tasks and initiatives
Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously
Proven success in providing on site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline
Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders
Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, CIO and key stakeholders
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project and program team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs
Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Manage project scope and changes
Manage business requirements and ensure that project meets the needs of the business.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in any related field
3-5 years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects

Key Competency Requirements:

Excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC / Waterfall
Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
Tools: MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close
Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

Culture Traits:

Must be a High performer with a drive for excellence and growth
Must be an optimist disruptive thinker with a sight for possibilities irrespective of the situation
Must be a creative person with the right workplace ethics and behaviour
Must be committed to continuous learning and showing mutual respect to all levels of staff.
Strong team player and ability to collaborate with team members
Must be very strong at execution and executing within timelines
Must be smart with an appetite for creativity and innovation

Benefits