ZKTeco is a world-leading manufacturer of biometrics readers (facial, vein, fingerprint palm) access controls, time attendance, turnstiles and barriers, security cameras, metal detectors, car park & vehicle management solutions, X-Ray inspection, integrated security solutions, and embedded biometric and radio-frequency identification modules.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools and KPI’s
• Report and escalate issues to management as required
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
• Conduct a risk assessment to identify risks, and plan a response to treating the risk
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Documentation and providing accurate reports to your Manager/CEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or any related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 3 – 5 years of proven experience managing projects in the Security Solutions Space
• Experience handling CCTV, Access Controls, and security gadgets installation projects
• Experience working with system integrators
• A proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Hands-on and tech-savvy
• Ability to see projects through the full life cycle
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows software, including server, office, and exchange
• Working knowledge of MS Office & G Suite
• Self-starter and ability to roll up sleeves to get the work done
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Remuneration
Remuneration is attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.