Project Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Project manager will lead the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of projects to meet the goals and priorities of the organization.
• This role manages cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined project outputs on time, within budget, and with quality results.

amme and Portfolio Management:

• Manage a portfolio of projects that span various areas of focus.
• Manage all aspects of related projects to ensure alignment of the overall program with strategic business objectives.

Goal Setting and Project Planning:

• Define realistic project goals and objectives with the internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project.
• Identify resource and budgetary requirements in collaboration with the Finance Unit to make sure the team achieves the project goals within the planned timeframes.

Project Tracking and Evaluation:

• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for several projects simultaneously.
• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.

Communications and Coordination:

• Develop and execute a communications strategy for all the different project stakeholders.
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating to various stakeholders.
• Coordinate project deliverables with key stakeholders.

Team Management:

• Support effective communications and joint working within the project team and with other teams across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of applicable experience as a Project Manager.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Project Management Tools and software.
• Solid understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk and develop detailed work plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication (oral, written and presentation) skills, including the ability to influence without authority, and adept at presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively lead virtual and in-person meetings and establish rapport with cross-functional teams.
• Must have an understanding of basic finance and budget management.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation.
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people.
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.