Vacancies at Peakware Group

Peakware Group is an integrated service business with 4 subsidiaries delivering service in Engineering, Construction, Procurement & Installation(EPCI), Field Development Services, Information Technology, Recruitment & Manpower Supply, Telecommunication Services, Wireless Communication System, Automated Security & Communication Equipment/ services, Power Systems (DC Battery Backup/Solar Energy), Learning & Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement / Sourcing Analyst

Location: Nigeria 

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Technology driven Procurement and Sourcing Analyst to be part of Business transformation Project.
• The ideal candidate will possess expertise in technology procurement, sourcing, vendor management and stakeholder management

Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management:

• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance evaluation using Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP).
• Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality service and timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contracts and organizational policies.

Procurement & Sourcing Operations:

• Execute sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and auctions, using Ariba and other tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Streamline procurement workflows to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Gather and challenge clear requirements and demands as needed to align with market best practices.
• Carry out gap analysis, AS-SI and TO-BE for procurement and sourcing processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Source to Pay process, vendor management and industry standards, methodologies, processes, and best practices

Project Management and Process Improvement:

• Project manage end-to-end sourcing process and contract negotiations against aggressive timelines.
• Contribute to process improvements and stakeholder education.
• Assist in establishing and achieving realistic KPIs and measures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver system design and support

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve a minimum of 12% annual reduction in technology procurement costs.
• Maintain an average procurement cycle time of 30 days or less.
• Ensure at least 95% of vendors meet performance expectations.
• Maintain 100% contract compliance with organizational standards.
• Automate at least 80% of procurement processes.
• 6.Increase supplier diversity to achieve 25% spend with diverse suppliers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT or technology procurement and sourcing
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing E2E processes
• Experience working with SAP, Ariba and Coupa is a plus

Working Knowledge:

• Technology market trends and innovations.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices (e.g., ITIL, CIPS).
• Contract management and negotiation.
• Vendor management and performance metrics.
• Engagement in risk management and mitigation strategies.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Project management (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational objectives
• Knowledge of Microsoft package, SAP, Ariba, Coupa, ERP System or similar procurement and sourcing systems.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cynthia.jacob@peakwareconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions that support our business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-efficiency in our cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Deployment:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate deployment processes and improve system scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align cloud solutions with business goals.

Cloud Maintenance & Optimization:

• Monitor cloud systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Identify opportunities to optimize cloud resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to disaster recovery plans and data backup protocols.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement robust security practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cloud systems.
• Conduct regular audits and updates to maintain security and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve a cloud infrastructure uptime and availability of at least 99.99% on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a successful deployment rate of 95% or higher, measured quarterly.
• Ensure an average Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) of less than 2 hours for cloud infrastructure issues, measured monthly.
• Ensure 100% compliance with cloud security policies for all cloud resources, measured quarterly.
• Achieve a year-over-year reduction of at least 15% in cloud costs through optimization strategies.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Azure, AWS and/or GCP Certification

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing (AWS and Azure)

Technical Skills:

• Cloud Computing Platforms – Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) administration, provisioning, configuration, and performance monitoring.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Azure Resource Manager (ARM), AWS CloudFormation, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Cloud Security and Compliance – Access controls, policy governance, data protection, and backup solutions.

Cloud Architecture and Design:

• Designing Highly Available Solutions – creating multi-region, scalable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Cloud Migration and Deployment – Migrating infrastructure and applications to cloud-based solutions.

DevOps and Agility:

• Agile Development Methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Automated Deployments – Scripting and automating infrastructure deployments using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

Soft Skills:
Effective Communication:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information to customers.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Resolving technical issues and participating in on-call rotations.

Working Knowledge:

• Cloud adoption and transformation
• Operational standards and process improvement
• IT service management frameworks (ITIL)
• Customer SLA management and communication.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cynthia.jacob@peakwareconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As our project manager, your job will be to coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time, within budget and produce the desired results.
• You will be the go to person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning:

• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring technical feasibility.
• Creating a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Defining project timelines, budget, and resource allocation.

Project Execution:

• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Managing resource availability and allocation.
• Tracking project progress.

Risk Management:

• Performing risk management to minimize project risks.
• Developing contingency plans.

Stakeholder Management:

• Managing the relationship with clients and stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed.

Monitoring and Control:

• Measuring project performance using systems, tools, and techniques.
• Using verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Communication:

• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Reporting project progress and issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• Deliver at least 95% of projects on time, as scheduled.
• Maintain budget adherence of 90% or higher for all projects.
• Achieve an average client satisfaction rating of 4.2 or higher (on a scale of 1-5).
• Identify and mitigate 100% of major project risks.
• Ensure 98% or more of projects meet quality standards for scope and deliverables.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

Working Knowledge:

• Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Project planning tools (MS Project, Asana).
• Risk management techniques.
• Budgeting and cost control.
• Stakeholder engagement strategies.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management.
• Communication and interpersonal.
• Problem-solving and analytical.
• Time management and organization.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cynthia.jacob@peakwareconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.