Project Manager (Launch Program)

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Project Manager (Launch Program)

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 5 years
• Location Lagos
• City Victoria Island
• Job Field Project and Program Management

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly organized and execution-driven Project Manager to lead the successful launch of a transformative education initiative.
• This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, can coordinate multiple workstreams, manage diverse stakeholders, and turn strategic plans into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an integrated project launch plan across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and ensure timely escalation of issues.
• Drive operational and facility readiness for launch.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support student recruitment, admissions, and onboarding activities.
• Track curriculum development, instructor onboarding, and programme readiness.
• Coordinate partnerships with employers, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare project dashboards, status reports, meeting documentation, and executive updates.
• Ensure accountability by following up on action items and maintaining project trackers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, programme coordination, operations, implementation, startup launches, education operations, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organisational, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive execution with minimal supervision.
• Experience working within the Nigerian business environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in education, vocational training, EdTech, workforce development, startup operations, or NGO programme implementation.
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Notion, or similar tools.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or other project management certifications are an added advantage.

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