Fort Knox Group is one of the most diversified security and financial outfits in West Africa with fixed based operation in Nigeria servicing security contracts throughout the West Africa sub-region from its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The company has a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and delivery, built over 95 years of global experience in the corporate world, security, intelligence and financial industries. The groups activities encompass Guard Services, loan and PDO Recovery, Patrol system, and tracking systems.
Responsibilities
Value-Added Services (VAS):
- Lead delivery of VAS projects while ensuring compliance with telecom standards.
- Coordinate integration of new VAS products with operators and partners.
- Monitor post-deployment performance and optimize service experience.
Network Infrastructure:
- Manage design, deployment, and upgrades of network infrastructure.
- Ensure network scalability, security, and resilience.
- Collaborate with NOC and field teams to minimize service disruptions.
Software Development:
- Oversee projects across the full software development lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy).
- Manage Agile/Scrum delivery and ensure sprint and release objectives are achieved.
- Work with cross-functional teams to align product delivery with business needs.
Cross-Functional Projects:
- Lead strategic and ad-hoc business projects.
- Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and governance standards.
- Oversee vendor and third-party performance against contractual terms.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews and maintain a lessons-learned repository.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of VAS, network infrastructure, and software lifecycles.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary ICT/telecom projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Asana, or Trello.
- Expertise in budgeting, cost control, risk management, and vendor management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum Master (preferred).
- 5–8 years of project management experience in ICT, telecoms, or software development.
- Proven track record in delivering projects across VAS, network, and software domains.
Desirable Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Collaborative team player and effective influencer.
Method of application
Meet the Qualifications? Email your CV to [email protected] using the position as subject of email.