Engineering Manager

Nigeria
January 15, 2025
Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: January 31, 2025
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Job Description

Job Summary

An Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing engineering teams to ensure that projects are completed successfully and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Leads, mentors, and develops a team of engineers to achieve their full potential.
  • Project Management: Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
  • Resource Allocation: Manages and allocates resources effectively to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
  • Technical Guidance: Provides technical guidance and support to engineering teams to solve complex problems.
  • Process Improvement: Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaboration: Works closely with other departments, such as product management and operations, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
  • Reporting: Prepares and presents regular reports on project status, team performance, and key metrics to senior management.
  • Compliance: Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications

  • B.Eng/B.Sc/B.Tech in engineering required.
  • Minimum 6 – 10 years relevant work experience.
  • Master’s degree in engineering or MBA a plus
  • Personnel and project management skills
  • Expert-level knowledge of sector technology and processes
  • Strategic thinking
  • Data analytics skills and experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
  • Proficiency using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
  • Past use of Agile/Scrum or similar collaborative tools a plus
  • Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) platforms
  • Experience using System Applications and Products (SAP) software

Skills

  • Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a team of engineers.
  • Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and tools.
  • Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle complex engineering challenges.
  • Communication: Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

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