Software Project Manager at The Concept Group

The Concept GroupLagos, Nigeria Project Management

Full Time

The genesis of The Concept Group was initially borne from a functional and structural approach, simply delivering better effectiveness through shared services of back office functions for its more market facing organizations. As the organization grew, the Group along with its member subsidiaries have evolved to embody much more. As a tested guiding light, our core values which we passionately uphold give us a sense of purpose and direction not only in our professional but in our private lives also. These values summarized are based on three pillars; (Great) People, (Continuous) Innovation and the (Ideal) Culture.

Job Summary, Scope and Impact

As a Software Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful and timely delivery of software projects and covers Quality Assurance responsibilities in the department.
The Software Project Manager will collaborate with stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, enforce quality standards.
The role encompasses a comprehensive scope, covering project planning, team coordination, timeline management, quality assurance responsibilities and continuous improvement ensuring coding standards, documentation, and retrieval processes meet the highest standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning and Schedulling; Stakeholder Collaboration, Project Plan Development
Team Coordination; Stakeholder Coordination and Software Team Collaboration
Timeline Management;Industry standard project timelines, Monitoring Project progress and potential delays
Communication and Reporting; Regular Status Updates and clear communication and reports
Risk Management and Quality Assurance; Risk Mitigation strategies and detailed quality assurance (Industry standard coding, policies and procedures)
Manpower Planning and Resource Management;Prioritize Manpower planning, scheduling and replacements in Collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Key Performance Indicators

Percentage of projects delivered on or before the scheduled deadline.
Percentage of work audits identifying and rectifying deviations from project requirements and coding standards.
Percentage Resource utilization rate.
Number of successful project deliveries per team member.
Percentage reduction in the occurrence of identified risks.
Number of implemented process improvements.
Number of critical defects per project.
Percentage of projects delivered within budget.
Customer satisfaction score based on project delivered.

Requirements and Skills

Candidates should possess Bachelor's or Master's Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
Minimum 6 years quality experience in similar role with proven leadership capacity.
PMP and IT Certifications is an added advantage.
Proven experience as a Software Project Manager, QA with a focus on timeline management.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.

Remuneration and Benefits