Job Description
Purpose of the Role
- This role combines strategic project oversight with high-level executive support. The individual will be responsible for leading the Group's Project Management Office (PMO) and simultaneously serve as a trusted adviser and executive assistant to the Chairman.
- The role requires a dynamic leader who can manage complex projects, coordinate multi-sector operations, provide strategic advisory, and ensure seamless execution of the Chairman’s vision across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
PMO Leadership:
- Establish and manage a central PMO for the Group, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
- Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects across all subsidiaries.
- Develop and implement project governance, templates, processes, and best practices.
- Monitor key project metrics (budget, timeline, quality) and provide regular reports to executive management.
- Identify risks and propose timely mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with heads of departments and subsidiaries to track progress and escalate critical issues.
Executive Advisory & Support to the Chairman:
- Act as the chairman’s right-hand on business matters, providing analysis, briefings, and strategic insights.
- Attend high-level meetings with or on behalf of the chairman and follow up on agreed action items.
- Draft and review business reports, board papers, speeches, investor decks, and correspondence.
- Represent the chairman in engagements as required,internally and externally.
- Ensure the chairman’s agenda, meetings, travel, and communications are well-managed and optimized.
- Serve as a filter and sounding board, providing strategic counsel and confidentiality
Job Relationships:
- Internal: Executive Committee, Group CEOs, Project Managers, Legal, Finance, HR
- External: Investors, Partners, Government Agencies, Vendors, Advisors
Education & Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper preferred) in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree is highly desirable.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Certification is an advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 8–12 years ofpost-NYSC experience, with at least 5 years in a senior project management or strategic advisory role.
- Experience working with C-level executives or directly supporting a chairman/CEO is essential.
- Proven experience managing multi-sector projects within a group or holding company structure.
- Exposure to the Nigerianbusiness environment and regulatory frameworks is required.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of project management tools, frameworks, and methodologies
- Excellent research, analytical and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), project management tools (Asana, Trello, MS Project, etc.)
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
- High emotional intelligence and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask under pressure and maintain discretion
- Problem-solving mindset with an eye for details
- Gravitas and presence to represent the Chairman when required
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership and team coordination
- Political and cultural sensitivity
- Discretion and trustworthiness
- Adaptability and resilience
- Decision-making and initiative