• Application Deadline:
• Position: Lead Project Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Job Description

• Assist the business partners in the DDIT Business Partnering and Value Management team in developing business cases for projects, ensuring that project plans effectively respond to the foundation’s needs and align with the foundation’s strategy.


• Employ key project management techniques to drive the end-to-end execution and delivery of projects within the DDIT function. Ensure the project is executed according to the schedule, budget and resource allocation defined in the project plan.


• Identify and raise potential risks as they arise throughout project delivery, collaborating with other Project Leads and DDIT Risk and Governance Lead to ensure the foundation’s risk and compliance standards are consistently met.


• Ensure that project work is appropriately documented in accordance with pre-existing business-as-usual reporting standards. Raise any concerns with the DDIT Risk and Governance lead and support resolution.


• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with the relevant project stakeholders within and outside the foundation, ensuring their expectations are managed and met.


• Work alongside sub-functions within the DDIT to co-create project delivery, utilizing best practice project management techniques to guide technical delivery efforts.


• Grow strong working relationships within the wider business and positively influence stakeholders to foster project buy-in and support.


• Manage the project team's day-to-day prioritization, encouraging collaborative working, retaining oversight of assigned tasks, and resolving conflicts or blockers when they arise.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with further project management or other professional qualifications.


• 7+ years in Technology Project Management, Project Execution, or a similar role.


• Proficiency in core project management, including agile and waterfall methods, and awareness of best practices in this space.


• Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration platforms (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)


• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in end-to-end technology project delivery (agile/waterfall), risk management, and aligning projects with strategic goals.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at managing cross-functional relationships, stakeholder expectations, and reporting progress effectively.


• Leadership: Demonstrated team leadership, conflict resolution, and mentoring of junior PMO staff.


• Skilled communicator and influencer, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from executive to technical staff and other functions within the foundation.


• Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity to diverse cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the foundation’s values.


• Demonstrates a commitment to the foundation’s values and vision.