Technology Manager Job at PwC Nigeria

Started by Jobrib, Dec 11, 2013, 01:31 AM

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Job Title: Technology Manager

Employer: PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL)

Department: West Market Area

Job type: Experienced Hire

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Reference Number: ADSP00052

Purpose of the Job: We are looking to recruit a Technology Manager to lead and manage complex engagements to clients on corporate strategic acquisitions, divestitures & sell side advice, restructuring & recovery and delivering deal value

Roles & Responsibilities:

•   Perform business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements

•   Manage technology projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects per required standards

•   Identify and address client business needs through building, maintain and utilizing networks

•   Manage risks within the standard PwC's global policies and procedures

•   Ensure engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and Work in Progress (WIP) management

•   Develop of new methodologies or innovative approaches to address client or PwC needs

•   Act as trusted business advisor with clients through sharing knowledge technical expertise and business strategy skills

•   Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams

•   Participate in the firm's activities

Requirements:

Education:

•   A Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or Engineering

•   Master's degree in business management or other related studies will be an added advantage

•   Project Management certification will be an added advantage

Job Experience:

•   Minimum of 5 years' experience in Technology Consulting in a professional services environment or relevant experience in a large/global organization

•   Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior level clients and key industry contacts

•   Demonstrated expertise and a proven record of consistent success selling, structuring and leading complex Technology programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies

•   Demonstrated application of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve competitive advantage

•   Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology, particularly how systems and applications integrate with business processes and operations

•   Demonstrated expertise working with the clients business units in developing their technology business processes and procedures IT applications, IT strategies, IT Architecture

•   Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodologies (e.g PRINCE2, PMBOK), IT Service Management (ITIL) and architecture frameworks

•   Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams

•   Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

•   Ability to develop others through mentoring coaching

Job Knowledge Requirements:

•   Specialist in IT Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, IT project management

•   IT Architecture technical skills (e.g Cloud computing, Data Centres, Server, Storage, Networking, Security)

•   Demonstrable industry knowledge and expertise in at least one the following industries :- Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products , Telecommunication, Energy and Mining

•   Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable

Job Related Skills and Competencies:

•   Flexible approaches to meeting goals as team manager

•   Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients

•   A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships

•   A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations

•   Strong IT Skills

•   Excellent report writing skills

•   Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects

•   Understand and live the PwC values

•   Demonstrable creativity and innovation abilities

•   Excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills

•   Ability to adapt and respond to change

•   Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment

Shortlisting will begin immediately

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