Current Job at a Reputable Newspaper publishing

A Newspaper publishing company situated in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja requires for immediate employment suitable candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Research and Development (R&D)

Job Location: Abuja

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for new product development and continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct research into new businesses and evaluate their potentials.
• Conduct regular research into readers opinion and bridge the knowledge gap between readers and the titles.
• Facilitate effective exchange of information with the Business, Production, I.T, and other departments within the organisation.
• Stays aware of market development in the industry and the general economy as a whole,
• Advises company clients, including direct involvement in product presentations to clients and other stakeholders.
• Proactively suggest process optimization and develop other products for the company.
• Maintain strict control of company intellectual property.
• Propose improvements to company Quality Control System at all times.

Competencies:

• Ability to maintain effective working relations as a team leader.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good leadership with respect for diversity.
• Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Sound knowledge and exposure to administrative and financial management issues.

Requirements:

• Ph.D in Operations Research. Production Management or relevant disciplines
• Seven (7) years relevant working experience in Operations, Research and Development. Experience in the media industry will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy in office productivity tools and database softwares
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

• Salary and remunerations attached to these positions are very competitive.

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Application Deadline: 13th August, 2013