Project Management Officer

Infratel • IT Jobs • Lusaka • 16 hours ago

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Job Description

Responsible for ensuring that projects are executed efficiently according to the contract specifications and that deliverables within time schedule, quality, scope and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and coordination

Develop and maintain projectplans with clear milestones
Ensure efficient project scoping& expectations with implementing teams
Coordinate project activities toensure alignment with project objectives and milestones
Assist in maintaining projectgovernance frameworks and ensuring adherence to PMO standards and bestpractices

Project Implementation PlansExecution

Proactively identify, assess, andmitigate project risks to minimise potential impacts
Ensure on-time (speedy) roll outof projects
Provide direction and support toproject teams

Project Quality Assurance

Enforce quality standards andensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements

Reporting

Maintain accurate projectdocumentation
Prepare regular project reports,including progress updates, meeting minutes, and key performance indicators.
Constantly monitor and report onprogress of the project to all stakeholders, present reports defining projectprogress, problems and solutions Resource and Cost Management

Cost Management/Budget

Monitor project budgets, identifycost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in project management or a relatedfield
Member of Project Management Association of Zambia (PMAZ)

Key Competencies and Skills

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMP, PRINCE2)
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Projects, Primavera or similar) will be an added advantage
Excellent-organisational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
Strongcommunication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills
Ability to workeffectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Ability tomanage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to workindependently and collaboratively in a team setting
Uses discretionto complete assignments.
Providesguidance to others in work area breaking down information in asystematic/logical manner.
Cultivates goodpeer working relationship

Years of Experience Required

3 years proven experience in project management. Experience in the in the telecommunications or infrastructure industry will be an added advantage