Tag: Lagos

  • Job Vacancy: Lead Pipeline Engineer, Wood Group Kenny – Lagos

    Job Vacancy: Lead Pipeline Engineer, Wood Group Kenny – Lagos

    Engineering firm Wood Group Kenny is currently recruiting for a Lead Pipeline Engineer on a rotational basis located at their offices in Lagos, Nigeria. 

    The successful candidate will provide –Accountability:  Job role is independently accountable for staff and support arm of the Wood Group Dover (Lagos) Office.
    Basic Functions:  Responsible for design, specification and services related to piping systems and piping layout including piping material selection, piping material line classes, standard and specialty piping components, pressure, weight and thermal analysis of pipeline systems, vibration analysis and pipeline support systems.    Principal Responsibilities:  With Local autonomy, establishes and maintains the technical standards within the discipline. Sets strategic and tactical direction with regard to policy/procedures, work force staffing, and budgeting. Participates in decisions regarding the acquisition and execution of engineering and/or Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, and supporting business acquisitions & preparation of technical proposals. This is a management level position with full responsibility for hiring decisions, staffing levels, budgets, salary administration, and career development of assigned personnel within an engineering discipline. May supervise several subordinate supervisors or team leaders, including discipline lead engineers on EPC projects.   

    Job Requirements

    A broad range of Pipeline Engineering skills particularly in the oil and gas processing industry in both the onshore and offshore environment. Well versed with national/international standards.    Be able to create results and a local organization in line with corporate vision, through sharing of engineering knowledge within the region and creation of the engineering people of the future in the African Region  Good English spoken & written and clear communicator  Excellent presentation skills:

    • Good Interviewing Techniques and Skills 
    • Team Player 
    • Excellent Coaching and Mentoring 
    • Sharing Lessons Learned between Regional Projects 
    • Local Negotiation and problem Solving 
    • Focused Drive 
    • Emotional Intelligence (Culturally Adept) 
    • Trusted Influence 
    • Systems Thinking 
    • Willing to Travel (Africa) 
    • No Visa Restrictions 
    • 15-20+ years’ experience in engineering (onshore and offshore projects) 
    • Performing a similar role in the past an advantage and involved in developing of engineering offices from inception. 
    • Knowledge of WGPSN/WG Management Systems 
    • Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer (advantage) with associated undergraduate Degree in Engineering. 

    How To Apply

    • Please quote job reference IRC in all correspondence relating to this position. 
    • Internal applicants must discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. 
    • Online applications only – no email applications

    You can submit your application online via this page. You can also access several other engineering job opportunities at Rigjobs.

  • Job Vacancy: Data Solutions Sales Specialist, IBM, Lagos

    Job Vacancy: Data Solutions Sales Specialist, IBM, Lagos

    What does your dream job look like? Does it include working for a globally recognized technology and innovation firm? IBM is about to make your dream a reality.  

      The tech-savvy company headquartered in US is looking to add a data solutions specialist to their branch in Lagos, Nigeria.   Data Solutions Sales Specialist is responsible for developing Storage Brand/Product solutions that address client’s business needs (both industry and business) and delivers client value while supporting Storage brand specific business strategies. 

    Required

    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • At least 4 years experience in Unix Brand Sales in the Region
    • At least 3 years experience in Implementing Account/Territory Planning
    • At least 4 years experience in Leading Channel Development
    • English: Fluent

    Preferred

    • At least 5 years experience in Unix Brand Sales in the Region
    • At least 4 years experience in Implementing Account/Territory Planning
    • At least 5 years experience in Leading Channel Development

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.   You can apply directly for this job position on this page or read more about IBM here.

  • Job Vancancy: Africa Corporate Communications Leader, MasterCard, Lagos and Johannesburg

    Job Vancancy: Africa Corporate Communications Leader, MasterCard, Lagos and Johannesburg

    As usual, EwtNet is keen on bringing to your notice the most mouth-watering of all jobs openings. And what other company would you rather work for, other than MasterCard?

    With the company seeing off competitions from Interswitch and Visa, partnering with Payoneer and extending their dominance in Africa, MasterCard has set sights on employing a new employee to play the role of corporate communications leader in Africa.

    The jobholder will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa or Lagos, Nigeria, he or she will report to the Communications Manager: Africa. This individual will lead all communications functions across two divisions – South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa – including: External and Media Communications, Social and Digital Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Event Management.

    Responsibility

    • Tell the MasterCard Africa story at a global level, both internally and externally. This includes writing error-free, on-message content tailored to a wide range of audiences and channels including blog posts, newsletters, media releases, speeches, briefing documents, internal employee stories, social media posts etc.
    • Lead MasterCard’s communications strategy and media presence across Africa. Work with the Communications Manager: Africa, the MEA Communications Vice President, senior management, country mangers and business unit leads to devise and implement successful communications programs at local and pan-African levels, allocate resources and direct execution.
    • Manage MasterCard’s PR Agencies in Africa including day to day management, development of strategy, overseeing contracts and budgets, continuously scope for better vendors, etc.
    • Work with Marketing to put in place a solid social media communications platform to ensure optimized share of voice for MasterCard in social networks across Africa and effective two-way communication therein.
    • Manage major South African, Sub-Saharan and African events especially those attended by the Region’s President or by senior visiting executives like the MasterCard Africa Knowledge Forum, World Economic Forum Africa, African Banker Awards, etc. This includes creating high-level briefing packs, scheduling senior executive meetings, managing PR agencies, etc.
    • Lead and implement MasterCard MEA’s strategic and interactive employee communications and engagement programme in Africa, using all existing internal communications channels to ensure the company’s African story is well told within MasterCard.
    • Conceptualize, plan and manage employee events including year-end functions, team off-sites, town halls etc.
    • Lead employee volunteering efforts by identifying charitable causes, coordinating with NGOs and mobilizing employees.
    • Support the Communications Manager: Africa and MEA Comms VP to ensure structures, personnel (internal and agency), resources, workflow, and communications processes are in place to deliver a solid pan-African strategic plan against the SA and Sub-Saharan African business objectives and the MEA Communications strategy.

    Required Skills & Expertise

    • Distinguished track record as a high achieving communications executive with a demonstrated capacity to build and execute communications programmes that support business growth within a dynamic and changing corporation.
    • Superb writing skills and the ability to simplify complex topics.
    • Excellent project management skills and the ability to effectively collaborate across countries and business units.
    • Team player who will work well with senior business and functional leaders of MasterCard South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
    • Keen understanding of the African scene beyond just media and into culture, economy, socio- politics and development agenda.
    • Educated to degree level, with a minimum of six years’ experience in corporate communications – either in-house or at a public relations agency.
    • Journalistic experience an advantage.

    You can apply for this job using the online job portal found here. Feel free to refer your friends to this page if you have anyone capable of fitting into this role.

  • Job Vacancy: Head of Operations for Ericsson, Lagos, Nigeria

    Job Vacancy: Head of Operations for Ericsson, Lagos, Nigeria

    Job Vacancy: Multinational telecommunications company Ericsson is short of a head of operations in its Nigeria branch. The company is reported to require a qualified applicant to fill the void.

    Ericsson Nigeria is currently looking for a Bachelor/Master Degree holder to fill the vacant spot in the operation office.

    The Job Vacancy application is open to applicants with at least 10-12 years of experience in handling customer Networks in bigger projects or similar operations. See below for Job details and requirements.

    Job Vacancy description

    Ericsson Overview
    Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

    We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

    Purpose of the role

    The purpose of the Operations Head of Managed Services is to deliver the same responsibilities as MSCOO but at MS Operations Level
    The Head of Operations will be responsible for:

    • Full responsibility for Managed Services Organization in the unit within the CU
    • Meeting the contracted KPI’s in the designated geographical circle/area
    • CU level organisation consisting of Field Operations a, LNOC and GSC governance
    • Customer Satisfaction in the designated geographical circle/area
    • 1st Level of escalation for customer complaints and major network incidents
    • Regular customer meetings and regional performance review
    • Capacity management for the designated geographical circle/areas, including receipt/sign-off of the capacity forecast, preparation of network change plans, project plans, rollout and material forecasts etc.
    • Analyze structural problems in the networks, set improvement plans and follow up
    • Management of budget, corrective actions and follow ups
    • Implementation of the Network Change Plans
    • Own ,conduct and follow up 3PP governance and management

    Education & Expertise

    • Bachelor of engineering / Masters degree
    • Professional/Technical Competence
    • Demonstrated Ability to Deliver P&L Results Successfully in a Major Services Division
    • Ability to Drive Business Development – Up-scoping, Upselling, Contract / Business Retention
    • Contract Execution
    • Senior Leadership Capability (qualified leadership experience of leading bigger organizations)
    • Multi-Cultural Awareness
    • International Mobility willingness to relocate globally

    Skill and Experience

    • At least 10-12 years of experience in handling customer Network in bigger projects or similar operations, with a Combination of:
    • Technical & Operational Management
    • Financial & Business Management
    • Customer Relationship & Business Development
    • Leadership & Change Management

    To apply for the job role, click here and fill the form in the resulting page. See Ericsson company profile.  

    Primary country and city: Nigeria (NG) || Lagos || Lagos || Consulting&SysInt IT; ProdMgt; R&D SalesStratMkt&ComMgt ServEng; SharedServ; Stud&YP Supply&Log

  • Job Vacancy: Project Director FMC Technologies, Ikoyi, Nigeria

    Job Vacancy: Project Director FMC Technologies, Ikoyi, Nigeria

    FMC Technologies a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry, it is currently looking to fill the vacant position of a project Director in its Nigeria branch in Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria.

    FCM Technologies is the World’s Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2012, the Company has approximately 16,800 employees and operates 30 production facilities in 16 countries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.

    The application is open for qualified applicant within the country. see job detail below:

    FMC Technologies Job Job Description

    Department
    We currently have an opening for a Project Director in our Shell Portfolio Department.

    Responsibilities

    • The project director is responsible for managing/directing all aspects of a major subsea project (typically > $500MM).
    • The project director must be well versed in all applicable product lines, all applicable FMC regional offices and must be experienced managing large teams including but not limited to Project Managers and Systems Engineers.
    • In addition to project execution experiences the project director must have proven experiences/skills in strategic planning and customer development.
    • The project director is the project’s primary point of contact (both internal and external), he/she is responsible for hiring/managing resources and overseeing finances to ensure that the project progresses on time and on budget.
    • This project is located in Nigeria and project team will be located in Lagos Nigeria.

    Main Tasks

    • Serves as the single point of contact for the customer after the sale as assigned.
    • Builds and maintains relationship with customer and other suppliers associated with the Project.
    • Participates in the quotation process and standardized product solutions.
    • Leads planning of project strategies including contracting, risk management, project controls, and project execution.
    • Leads effort in developing Project Execution Plan. Procures executed customer Variation Order (VO) agreement.
    • Manages and negotiates VO’s and other changes to the contract within their scope of work.
    • Conducts scheduled VO reviews and updates VO summary log.
    • Develops and maintains Master Issue’s list and Lessons Learned database.
    • Conduct Previous Projects’ Lessons Learned Review.
    • Ensures that project risks are identified and managed throughout the entire life cycle of the project.
    • Develop and maintain Risk Response Plan and Register.
    • Develop and implement Project Closeout plan.
    • Develop final equipment disposition and storage plan. Execute Customer Acceptance Notification.
    • Develop and implement Commercial Performance plan.
    • Conduct periodic financial reviews.
    • Ensures that a document control procedure is in place and is followed.
    • Establishes and maintains a documented quality system as a means of ensuring that all elements of the Project conform to contract requirements, specific certificate standards and regulatory requirements.
    • provides project management related information such as schedules and budgets.
    • Provides the technical overview and implements the technical system interface within their scope of the project.
    • Establish a realistic project schedule and monitors compliance with the defined project objectives and project management processes to ensure the timely completion of project milestones and final delivery.
    • Develop Project Milestone Schedule with schedule compression strategy.
    • Serves as the single point of contact with management for the Project and coordinates communication between the various functional areas and other FMCTI product areas involved in the project.
    • Ensures that the project status and progress is effectively communicated to the FMCTI Project Team and to the customer. Develops and communicates the project budget.
    • Approves all project related expenditures as authorized and manages costs to meet budget commitments.
    • Ensures that adequate resources are applied to the project.
    • Leads Stage Gate Process and ensure processes are implemented in all phases of project execution. Identifies and manages strategic risks, interfacing with the Gate Readiness Review Committee (GRRC) and the Decision Review Board (DRB).
    • Develops integrated project team charter and lead team building, alignment, and communication processes. Crafts Project Team Staffing Plan and writes Organizational Interface Plan.
    • Define team member responsibilities and tracks and monitors individual performance, quality of output and the impact of output on project delivery and profitability.
    • Responsible for developing resources and ensuring adequate and effective succession planning across the project organization Identifies additional business opportunities and works with the proposal team to communicate customer requirements and to drive customer specifications toward

    FMC Technologies Skills And Requirements

    • BS Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Operations or related field. MBA or equivalent business experience.
    • Must have Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or comparable experience. 20+ Spends 25% of time in a field environment or in a subcontractors shop and may be exposed to possible hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and inclement weather. Travels 5 – 25% of time and typically include international travel..

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Frequent sitting and operating a computer and meeting with customers.

    This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of FMC are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

    • years’ experience as a Project Manager or comparable experience.
    • Must demonstrate expert understanding of Project Management fundamentals, techniques and standards as defined by Project Management Institute (PMI).
    • Expert product knowledge of all product lines.
    • Expert understanding of engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing processes.
    • Expert understanding of installation and commissioning processes.
    • Expert leadership ability within a matrix team environment and contributes significantly to team performance.
    • Understands division’s businesses, competing products and technologies and profit impact of decisions.
    • Expert understanding of commercial terms and conditions and the risks/opportunities of each as applicable to contract management and business execution.
    • Expert negotiation, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Demonstrates effectiveness in project negotiations, multi- site/cultural interfaces and commercial management of contracts, supplier quality systems and development and implementation of project management strategies.
    • PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project scheduling, project financial systems MRP system and presentation software.
    • Proven ability to affectively increase profitability and delivery of large scale projects by both commercial management, advocating value engineering, strategic procurement, risk mitigation and cash management skills.
    • Demonstrates expert ability in the area of stakeholder management. Demonstrates expert understanding of Stage Gate Process and Subsea Project Management Local Work Instructions.

    TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

    Houston Operating Procedures, Quality Training, START Safety Program, Advanced PC training.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    Spends 75% of time in a temperature-controlled environment (office, airport, airplane).

    To apply for this position, click here.

  • Job Vacancy: Public Relations Manager for Huawei Technologies

    Job Vacancy: Public Relations Manager for Huawei Technologies

    Leading global ICT solutions provider Huawei is currently looking to fill the vacant position of a PR manager in its Nigerian branch in Lagos.

    Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Their Nigerian office located in Lagos has set sight on a new PR manager for the local branch.

    The application is open for qualified applicant within the country. See job requirement below:

    Job description

    Executing the PR plans and programs of the corporate marketing unit, as agreed and set out by management making optimum use of the PR agency.
    Planning and directing all PR efforts, leveraging internal and external events, initiatives and activities including Media activities
    Ensuring targeted and effective dissemination of relevant press releases and activities of the Huawei Nigeria

    Ensuring high and basic level visibility for all Media activities and initiatives
    Management of PR element of all events & exhibitions in order to ensure recognition of a broader audience and to generate publicity (Press interviews, media visits)
    Ensuring zero or minimal negative media mentions for Huawei Nigeria
    Supervision and editing of the writing of media releases and press materials
    Deployment of PR support for all initiatives emanating from relevant business units

    Resource
    Implementing the work programs and plans of the Corporate Communications unit in line with agreed upon policies and processes
    Management of inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various divisions within the Brands and Communication department and with other departments

    Sponsorship
    Creative interpretation of all marketing and sponsorship briefs
    Leveraging sponsored propertied and events to ensure sponsorship objectives are achieved

    Media
    Maintaining strong professional and interpersonal relationships with key ICT, Brands, Sports, Entertainment and other journalists with a view to maintaining a core loyalty group of journalists. Identifying and leveraging new technologies, as well as creatively adapting traditional communication mediums to continually improve and enhance company public image.
    Interfacing with mid and top level media managers and editors with a view to maintaining excellent top level leverageable relationships.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Technical Skills

    • Degree educated with previous PR and communications experience of 3-5yrs in a professional services environment
    • Excellent writing and editing skills
    • Demonstrable experience of advising and influencing senior stakeholders
    • PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office 2010
    • Good working knowledge of Nigeria Media

    Personal skills / attributes

    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information
    • Able to quickly establish good working relationships and promote best practice across all offices and at all levels
    • Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and creative with required determination to achieve results.
    • A successful team player, can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, whilst also being able to follow instructions and support the PR & Communications Director as appropriate
    • Highly organised in order to successfully manage and prioritise a varied and demanding workload
    • Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work and a strong focus on accuracy, with an understanding of the need for documentation and well-defined procedures
    • Polite and confident in manner and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in an organisational setting
    • Shows resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required
    • Carries out all responsibilities in a way which supports the Company’s values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles
    • Ability to be an ambassador for Huawei, being professional in outlook and attitude

    Application is via LinkedIn. Click here to apply.

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