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  • AmorServ logo

    IT Project Intern

    AmorServLagos, Nigeria30 June

    AmorServ is a global provider of onsite IT support services, Project management services and IT staffing. We also provide 24x7x365 deployment and break/fix ...

    Onsite
  • IT Horizons Limited logo

    Solutions Architect

    IT Horizons LimitedAbuja, Nigeria26 June

    IT Horizons Ltd is a company with diverse talents and skills on existing, recent and upcoming technologies worldwide. We are a team of young, vibrant, ...

    Onsite
  • Transsion Holdings logo

    Camera Product Secialist

    Transsion HoldingsLagos, Nigeria26 June

    TRANSSION HOLDINGS, the company formerly known as TECNO TELECOM LIMITED, established in July 2006, is a high-tech company specializing in the R&D, ...

    Onsite
  • Lagos Business School logo

    Manager, Cloud Solutions Architect

    Lagos Business SchoolLagos, Nigeria25 June

    LBS is a community of people committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and ...

    Onsite
  • MTN Nigeria logo

    Manager - Platform Management

    MTN NigeriaLagos, Nigeria24 June

    MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a ...

    Onsite
  • Software Business Solutions Consulting logo

    Scrum Master

    Software Business Sol..Lagos, Nigeria24 June

    Software Business Solutions Consulting (SBSC) is a boutique, minority-owned and managed, consulting firm, working with global clients to uncover opportunities ...

    Onsite
  • Flytime Promotions Ltd logo

    Event / Project Coordinator

    Flytime Promotions Lt..Lagos, Nigeria19 June

    In 2004, a new kind of company was started – one that would redefine the role of entertainment and public relations. Years later, we continue to push the ...

    Onsite
  • 9Mobile logo

    Manager, IT Program & Portfolio Management

    9MobileNigeria19 June

    9Mobile is a Nigerian telecommunications services provider, currently operating in Nigeria. 9Mobile is formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria.Job Summary Manage ...

    Onsite
  • Ubulu Africa logo

    AWS Solutions Architect

    Ubulu AfricaLagos, Nigeria16 June

    Ubulu Africa is a digital innovation hub committed to driving impactful digital innovation across Africa. With a focus on venture building and ecosystem ...

    Remote
  • Obafemi Awolowo University logo

    Health Assistant III

    Obafemi Awolowo Unive..Osun, Nigeria11 June

    The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse ...

    Onsite
  • One Acre Fund logo

    Nigeria Client Database Management Coordinator

    One Acre FundNiger, Nigeria11 June

    One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to ...

    Onsite
  • Transnet logo

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect

    TransnetAbuja, Nigeria11 June

    Transnet is a dynamic cloud-based technology company headquartered in Nigeria, specializing in providing innovative cloud solutions to help businesses optimize ...

    Onsite
  • Outsource Company logo

    Photography Studio Assistant - Magodo

    Outsource CompanyLagos, Nigeria10 June

    The Outsource Company is a 100 % privately held Nigerian company offering BPO/ITES (Business Process Outsourcing/Information Technology Enabled Services), from ...

    Onsite
  • CARE International logo

    Communication Assistant (Service Provider)

    CARE InternationalYobe, Nigeria07 June

    CARE International places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to lift whole ...

    Onsite
  • Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) logo

    Communication Assistant

    Jesuit Refugee Servic..Borno, Nigeria05 June

    The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other ...

    Onsite
  • Avetium Consult Limited logo

    Product Owner

    Avetium Consult Limit..Lagos, Nigeria05 June

    Job Description Define and communicate the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.  Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap ...

    Onsite

What is project management?

Project management involves the planning and organization of a company's resources to move a specific task, event, or duty toward completion. It is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters.

It is often associated with fields in engineering and information technology (IT) which have complex sets of components that have to be assembled to create a functioning product. But no matter the industry and field, project managers have the same job: to help define the goals and objectives of the project and determine when the various project components are to be completed and by whom. They also create quality control checks to ensure completed components meet a certain standard.

Importance of project management

  • Project management promotes clear communication and collaboration towards achieving the desired goal and objective. 

  • It ensures that projects are completed on time while following the due project life cycle. 

  • It helps to streamline processes and reduce inefficiencies, ultimately saving time and money for the organization.

  • A well-defined project can identify and mitigate potential risks before they become major issues. 

  • It ensures that there is tight quality control throughout the project life cycle. 

  • Project management also helps you to make better business decisions in the long run, especially as regards the end result of the project. 

Skills needed for project management

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Prince2, Waterfall and Lean. 

  • Knowledge and understanding of project planning and scheduling.

  • Knowledge of project scoping and forecasting.

  • Ability to do project tracking, reporting and project budgeting.

  • Ability to assess and manage risks.

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills. 

  • Ability to be proactive and make decisions.  

Project Manager job description 

  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

  • Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget

  • Develop a detailed project plan to track progress

  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs

  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

  • Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks

  • Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation through the project life cycle. 

How to become a Project Manager 

  1. Define the Project Management Skills You Already Have: To begin your journey as a project manager, you must define what skills you already have in the field. You must also define which tools you are familiar with and can use. With this, you identify your skill gap and what you need to improve on.

  2. Close the Skill Gap You Identify: The next thing you want to do is to close up the skill gap you have. This can be done by taking up online courses, YouTube videos or materials/resources that can help you develop the skills you may be lacking. 

  3. Build Project Management Experience: You can begin to build project management experience from your network, no matter how little. Take on smaller projects so you can practice the skills you learn. 

  4. Apply for Project Management Entry-Level Positions: Beginning with entry-level positions will enable you to learn all you need to learn, and give you a more professional experience. You will have more opportunities to strengthen your skills and gain real-life experience in project management.

  5. Get Certifications in Project Management: You can also get certifications in project management to further establish you as a credible project manager. Online courses or degree programs will help you become a certified project manager and increase your chances of being hired by a reputable firm.