Software Project Manager at Simplex Business Solutions (SBS) Limited

Simplex Business Solutions (SBS) Limited – Our Organization is a software development firm in Lagos-Nigeria with over 18years of delivering top-notch customized business solutions to leading businesses in the Financial, Insurance, and Healthcare Industry amongst others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Project Manager

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will provide support in activities within the planned timeline;
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, with high quality, and within budget
Breaks down projects into reasonable subsets of work and activities
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Work closely with Project owners, partners, and clients on all matters pertaining to the project, including efficient resource allocation, timely project update, delivery risk, and mitigation;
Consistently follows up on progress, issues, and activities relating to each project;
Report and escalate to management as needed (delivery risk and mitigation plan);
Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Manages Process documentation & Process flow of each project
Manage all projects optimally through the project life cycle;
Adopt industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project life cycle.
Uses consistent methodology to manage projects;
Development, management, timeliness & updates of organizational documentation useful to clients and employees such as project policies & procedures, guidelines, forms, team collaborations, and training materials for each product.
Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to clients’ needs and objectives;
Prepare reports periodically on projects status;
Other organizational assigned duties (where necessary).

Qualifications &Skills Required

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business or a related field.
Certification in Project management is also required.
At least 2-4 years’ experience in software project management.
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Proven ability to solve problems creatively and resourcefully.
Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Data analysis, Statistics, MS Project and/or Primavera, and the MS Office Suite of products.
Prior proven project experience within the Software development industry will be particularly useful.
Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities;
The ability to generate ideas, priorities and manage several different tasks successfully;
The ability to thrive in pressured or demanding situations.