Marketing & Advertising

Project Manager (launch Program)

HR-on-Wheels·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Marketing & AdvertisingFull TimeContract
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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.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

HR-on-Wheels

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 6, 2026