Software Project Manager At Concept Nova

Concept Nova is a subsidiary of the Concept Group and is Africa’s fastest-growing technology solutions company, specializing in Business Intelligence, Asset Management, and Remote Monitoring solutions. Concept Nova delivers technology-driven solutions that increase transparency, efficiency, cost savings, and revenue generation. Serving over 200 clients across diverse industries, we are changing the face of technology development by delivering premium services at competitive prices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time; Hybrid work

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, and 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 Scheduling; 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 the 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 of quality experience in a similar role with proven leadership capacity.
• PMP and IT Certifications are 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

• Salary: N700,000 – N900,000 Net Monthly.
• Pension Contribution
• Partially Remote
• Travel and Out Of Station Allowance
• Employee Welfare Packages
• Continuous Learning and packages Professional Certification Subscription
• Bonus Potential on Company Products
• Maternity/Paternal Leave; Examination Leave
• Bonus Potential on Company products.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.