Project Manager Lagos

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) is an indigenous consulting firm poised on the business model of collaboration to provide professional services of Human Resources and Business Strategy to different companies in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. It was incorporated in July 2013. Our idea of collaboration and partnership involves the synergy of tested experts in the market place to research, identify and proffer solutions to the ever dynamic needs of our Clients We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Project Manager Jobsby role

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Operations / Projects

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Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and delivering projects within approved scope, timeline, budget, quality standards, and expectations, while effectively managing project teams, resources, risks, and stakeholders.

Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements. Coordinate project activities from initiation to completion. Ensure projects remain aligned with approved scope, objectives, and timelines. Monitor milestones and take corrective action on delays or deviations.

Coordinate project teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other resources. Assign responsibilities, establish priorities, and track deliverables. Ensure efficient utilisation of people, materials, equipment, and other resources.

Develop and monitor project budgets and expenditure. Track actual costs against approved budgets and address variances. Support procurement and ensure resources are acquired cost-effectively.

Maintain effective communication with clients, management, team members, and external stakeholders. Manage expectations, project requirements, approvals, and feedback. Resolve project issues and escalate matters requiring management intervention.

Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks. Develop mitigation and contingency measures. Maintain an effective risk and issue register and ensure timely resolution.

Ensure project deliverables meet agreed specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Ensure identified defects or deficiencies are promptly addressed.

Track project performance against scope, budget, timelines, milestones, and KPIs. Prepare periodic project status reports for management and clients. Maintain accurate project documentation, records, approvals, and correspondence.

Assess and document changes to project scope, cost, resources, or timelines. Obtain appropriate approval before implementing material changes. Control scope creep and ensure approved changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Coordinate final deliverables, client acceptance, handover, and project close-out. Ensure outstanding issues, documentation, payments, and contractual obligations are resolved. Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree / HND in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. 5–7 years’ relevant project management experience. Proven experience managing project teams, budgets, timelines, vendors, and stakeholders. PMP, Agile, or other relevant certification is an advantage. Proficiency in project management and productivity tools.

Core Competencies:

Project planning and execution Leadership and team coordination Budget and cost management Risk and issue management Stakeholder management Problem-solving and decision-making Negotiation and communication Time and priority management Quality and compliance management Reporting and documentation Change management Results orientation

30th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.