Project Management Lead at BanyanTree

Banyantree has been tasked with managing for our partners, the African launch of a mobile marketing platform that equips CPG brands worldwide with the missing digital tool to manage and measure O2O consumer journeys by connecting online – offline, brands – consumers – retail, advertising – sales – marketing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Management Lead

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are looking to hire to a competent Project Management Lead to oversee Business Analysts in developing client projects.
The ideal candidates should be a goal oriented with exceptional analytical and leadership skills.

Job Description

Determine and define project scope and objectives.
Accurately assess the risks associated with each solution design/project.
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
Allocate resources and track project costs in order to meet budget and maintain cost efficiency.
Manage business analysts by accurately determining and tracking their project deliverables (tasks, activities, timelines and documentation) as a part of the overall project deliverable.
Provide project updates on consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
Manage the expectations of all stakeholders and liaise with clients on project operations.
Effectively manage multiple priorities.
Be able to travel as necessary, and perform additional job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related fields.
3-5 years of project management and related experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a nice to have.
Strong project management skills in leading and developing top-performing technical teams through the conception, development, delivery and management of projects.
Experience with applying and general knowledge of various analysis and gathering approaches, methodologies and models.
Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail skills through prior experience at the strategic and tactical/implementation levels.
Ability to create graphical representations and data visualizations.
Ability to coach, mentor and train personnel within a technical organization.
Strong analytical and planning skills.
A history of leading or supporting successful projects.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent Interpersonal skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.