Project Manager

Workforce Group   |  Lagos

Our client is a wholly-owned Nigerian software development firm providing top-notch solutions to clients spread across industries.The Project Manager will provide support in activities within planned timeline;Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, with high quality and within budgetBreaks down projects into reasonable subsets of work and activitiesAssist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibilityManage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniquesWork closely with Project owners, partners and clients on all matters pertaining to project, including efficient resource allocation, timely project update, delivery risk and mitigation;Consistently follows up on progress, issues and activities relating to each projects;Report and escalate to management as needed (delivery risk and mitigation plan);Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholdersCreate and maintain comprehensive project documentationManages Process documentation & Process flow of each projects Manage all projects optimally through project life cycle;Adopt industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project life cycle.Uses consistent methodology to manage projects;Development, management, timeliness & updates of organizational documentations 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).

Posted 16 Sep

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Territory Manager Nigeria

Workforce Group   |  Lagos

Our client is an innovation-focused, multi-award-winning, fast-growing and international telecommunications technology company, that develop leading-edge digital solutions for some of the world’s most important mobile network operators and partner with best-of-breed organizationsThe Territory Manager will be based in Lagos, and drive the growth of the company’s business in Nigeria and West Africa.  Reporting to the Business Unit Director of EMEA, the candidate will help to achieve the strategic goals of the company, which include: managing the business and the day-today operations, being the main interface with our customers, developing new business opportunities and assuring the profitability of the business in Nigeria.  The Key Responsibilities: Leadership Leading the establishment, and oversee the management of the company’s business in Nigeria, in line with the company’s objectives Ensuring the profitability of the business and leading the growth within existing and new accounts in West Africa Running the day-to-day operations of the unit in Nigeria Playing a key role in West African operations, acting as the main interface of the company and the clients in the region. Recruiting and managing a growing team of professionals (technology, product and operations), including those working remotely and ensure performance is managed and talent is nurtured.  Ensure that the values, standards, priorities of the company are instilled and adhered to corporate vision Customer Management Developing an outstanding relationship with our customers and dealing with C-level executives from mobile carriers Understanding the customer’s decision-making process and developing effective strategies within their organizations to secure the company's objectives.  Having the capacity to influence customer decisions by driving conversations and providing key arguments to onboard them. Managing customer’s expectations efficiently, being the main interface between the company's delivery teams and the customer.  Business Development Identifying new business opportunities in both existing and new customer accounts Preparing presentations and new proposals to customers 

Posted 16 Sep

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Product Manager

Workforce Group   |  Lagos

Our client is an innovation-focused, multi-award-winning, fast-growing and international telecommunications technology company, that develop leading-edge digital solutions for some of the world’s most important mobile network operators and partner with best-of-breed organizationsAs a Product Manager you will be working in exciting projects with mobile carriers in Nigeria, leading the product adoption in the payments/fintech domain for operators in one of the most promising markets of Africa.  You will be joining a dynamic company in a fast-paced environment and you will work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that are aligned with the company’s vision and strategy in Nigeria.   The Responsibilities Tracking of main KPIs of all products managed on a daily basis. Perform SQL queries to determine behaviors in the service that may generate possible improvements to the product Design of commercial actions and seek its approval with the mobile carrier's executives Carry out extensive product tests to make sure the UX meets all quality standards Design reports and build commercial presentations to share indicators within the company and with the mobile carrier Make active surveillance of the market and our competition. Prepare product documentation and requirements for product evolution Being a key partner of the technical and operations team, generating incidents of anomalous behavior Build dashboards that allow automated business operation and data-driven decisions. Accountability over the product’s commercial results Generate the necessary documentation to go to production, supporting the requirements of the mobile carrier for the commercial launch Interact with third parties to visualize new business opportunities and product integrations. 

Posted 16 Sep

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Head, Marketing And Brand Management

Workforce Group   |  Lagos

Our client is a leading retail chain, a luxury skincare and cosmetics products companyLocation: VI, LagosDevelops and executes strategies for the development of the mother brand and brand portfolio at a corporate, business unit and retail outlet level. Proactively identify and develop opportunities to build business through the introduction of new products and services, as well as enhancements to existing product / service lines. Responsible for identifying, assessing  and selecting properties for the location of company outlets. Responsible for coordinating and driving all activities required to prepare and open retail outletsDuties & ResponsibilityMerchandise Planning and managementLiaise with the manufacturing/supply team on orders, quantities, designs/ assortments, delivery dates and payment term in conjunction with the Managing director.Responsible for developing a price point policy by harmonizing/ aligning prices of distinct items of stock and determining standard marginal prices for all items.Marketing Planning and ManagementCreate an annual, quarterly and periodic marketing plan for the mother brand and company brand portfolio.Responsible for researching the dynamics of the target market of the company i.e buying the behavior, purchasing power, age range, social status, profession etc. so as to develop marketing strategies to fit their unique lifestyles.Brand ManagementDevelop and manage the brand and all brands in the company’s portfolio.Design and execute schedule for marketing/promotion of all company brands in all outlets and their environs.Digital & OnlineDevelop company’s digital and online strategy.Oversee effective execution of all digital initiative and execution of digital campaigns.

Posted 31 Aug

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HR Community Manager

Workforce Group   |  Lagos

Manages strategies for engagement of people in opportunities to support the organisations community goals, this includes designing, implementing and evaluating innovative individual and corporate engagement services.Engage, educate and cultivate relationship the HR Community Successful development and execution of HR related conferences and Meetups that drive community engagementConduct research, and build content for Learning Programmes Organize and manage events to boost brand awarenessDevelop  thought leadership articles targeted at the HR communityBuild a database of HR professionals in Nigeria – capturing details such as mobile contact, email address, job role, place of employment, years of experience Develop and deliver thought leadership videos as a subject matter expert on key issues that are a major pain point to our clients and the public.Seamless delivery of quality Knowledge Sharing Sessions and webinarsModify programmes as required and develop effective alternative actions.Periodically publish blog posts and articles, send email newsletters and surveys to better understand the community needs.Build trust with our community of users through transparent communicationMaintain a good relationship with influencers, industry professionals and business partners for the benefit of the organisation.Design and manage community engagement services, experiences and initiatives.Attend networking events or relevant industry workshopIdentify continental HR events and represent Workforce Group at same eventsInitiate business development contacts/interactions between internal business units and HR decision makerRelay community feedback to relevant internal stakeholdersDrive partnership with various institutions, organization(s), bodies – for mutual value

Posted 03 Aug

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Senior Facilitator

Workforce Group   |  Lagos

Conduct in-depth research and develop training and development programmes to support various initiatives to improve business performance, organizational capability and the work environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and guidelinesIdentify the various strategic and operational training & development needs and issues of the organization; working with management to establish responsive training and development strategies and plans.Oversee the development of learning curriculum; formulating and reviewing programme outlines, and determining appropriate instructional methodologies.Oversee and coordinate the development and preparation of teaching and visual aids, instructional materials, tutorials, and reference materials appropriate to specific programme objectives.Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and utilize relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods ensuring identified solutions align with goals, policies and procedures.Identify new development topics and methods through benchmarking, networking, participating in conferences, workshops, programmes and researching best practices.Provide expertise, recommendations and updates from a learning and development perspective.Demonstrate consultative selling skills to understand and meet the customer’s needs and propose appropriate learning interventions

Posted 03 Aug

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