Program / Project Manager

Job Title: Program / Project Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Candidates from anywhere in Nigeria are welcome, provided they are willing to relocate to Lagos.)

Employment Type: Full-time Travel: Willingness to travel within Nigeria and across the Africa region is required. Employment Type: Contract (1 Year, Renewable)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program / Project Manager to lead and deliver consulting engagements across AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Multi-Cloud, IT Infrastructure, and Business Automation initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, engaging with clients, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership and technical teams.

• Gather project requirements and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives, project methodology, policies, and compliance standards.

• Develop comprehensive project plans and oversee successful execution from initiation through completion.

• Manage AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Multi-Cloud consulting and deployment projects.

• Monitor project scope, timelines, budgets, quality, risks, and overall delivery performance.

• Coordinate incident management, problem resolution, change management, SLA reporting, and project governance activities.

• Develop and maintain resource plans while proactively identifying and mitigating resource risks or constraints.

• Lead and mentor project team members to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

• Capture meeting minutes, assign action items, and track them through completion.

• Prepare and communicate project status reports to clients, stakeholders, management, and partners.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

• Identify project risks and issues early, recommend mitigation strategies, and manage escalations effectively.

• Provide regular coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to project team members.

• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and organizational standards.

• Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 7+ years of overall Project Management experience.

• At least 3 years of experience managing consulting or professional services projects.

• Proven experience delivering enterprise IT projects involving Cloud, AI, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, or Digital Transformation.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent business analysis and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.

• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and effectively manage project escalations.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
• ITIL Foundation Certification.
• Experience within the Telecommunications or IT Services industry.
• Experience leading consulting engagements involving AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, or Digital Transformation initiatives.

Key Competencies:

• Program & Project Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Client Relationship Management

• Risk & Issue Management

• Resource Planning

• Business Analysis

• Team Leadership

• Budget & Schedule Management

• Change Management

• Communication & Presentation Skills

• AI / Cloud / Cybersecurity Project Delivery

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly Salary USD 3,000 – USD 4,000 / N4,100,000 - N5,500,000.

• What We Offer: Competitive monthly compensation. Opportunity to lead strategic technology consulting projects. Exposure to AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation initiatives. Collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented work environment. Renewable contract based on performance.