Project Managerial Position in a Leading Data Centre

⏲ Nov 27, 2017, 6:06 PM
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Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a data centre offering carrier-neutral co-location services, is recruiting to fill the position of: Job Title: Project Manager Job Reference: 1261 Location: Lagos Industry: ICT Function: Operations & Production Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all projects in accordance with international standards and best practice.
Reporting to the Operations Director, he/she will participate in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives in addition to problem solving.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties Strategy & Project Planning:

Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by prioritising initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management of current and future projects
Prioritise the portfolio of projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of management to ensure the maximum efficiency in allocation of resources and skills
Ensure that the project plan remains aligned with the available technologies and the overall strategic business plan
Create, develop and maintain a rolling project plan / road map for all projects
Work with defined vendors for the Design, Construction, Deployment, Testing and Commissioning of the Data Centre build. Identify and prioritize project deliverables, dependencies, and critical path items
Work with internal and external stakeholders to assure a smooth in-take of DC co-location projects while assuring priorities across the various groups are in synch. Resolves conflicts across internal and external teams in a timely manner
Controls project deliverables, scope, expectations, and coordinates project progress with sponsors, steering committees, and senior leadership

Acquisition & Deployment:

Define requirements for new Data Centre technology implementations and communicate them to the management team and other stake holders
Define and communicate procedures, policies and standards for acquiring, deploying and commissioning the Data Centre technologies
Prioritise and control projects portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development and installation of the Data Centre technologies
Provide leadership on all aspects of the project to ensure successful delivery
Maintains a solid understanding of the Data Centre and Construction industry and incorporate best practices as they emerge

Operational Management:

Ensure best practices, techniques, and tools for project planning, execution, project management, ongoing milestones/deliverable tracking, communication, and key performance metrics are maintained
Analyse and improve upon the frameworks and standards used across the organization to maintain competitive edge within the market
Develops and delivers project reports, proposals, and requirements documentation to senior leadership and key stakeholders – work with Delivery teams to produce executive reports on the projects and keep leadership apprised of project scope, cost, or schedule changes
Develop, track, and control the annual project capital budget
Set overall project schedule, quality and performance standards
Assess, manage and communicate escalated risks within and across multiple project streams
Interfaces independently with all functional and business areas affected by Data Centre colocation – work closely with functional resource managers to ensure adequate allocation of resources to projects
Defines project success criteria and reviews throughout the project life cycle
Effectively communicates highly complex ideas and issues at multiple levels of leadership, including executive management and steering committee

Project Closure:

Ensure that all administration and financial activities are completed upon project finalization
Complete a project review and project completion report in conjunction with other key stakeholders

Expectations

A degree in Engineering, Construction, Telecommunications or equivalent. Professional experience in the areas of Data Centre Project Management and IT infrastructure as well as Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Construction, Telecoms or Technology delivery Project Manager in Nigeria with a global exposure.
Minimum 8 years of Project Management related work experience.
Committed to development of team talent. Hands-on, performance oriented, practical and pragmatic, with a proven ability to "get the job done".
Proven A1+ physical health is a must. Strong work ethic, endurance and ability to work long hours under challenging operating conditions.
Proven history of managing multimillion dollar projects/projects
Must possess demonstrable and measurable success in a similar role in a challenging environment.
PMP or PRINCE2 certification
Strong commitment to high standards and quality service.
High level of integrity and ethical behaviour - sets a good example.
Good communication skills - oral, written, IT and presentation.
Highly motivated and performance orientated.
Proven "staying record" - no job hopping.
Assertive rather than aggressive.