One Charming Party (OCP) is a luxury event planning and bespoke decoration company based in Victoria Island, Lagos, with over 13 years of experience and more than 300 events delivered. The company specialises in creating unique, creative, and premium event experiences through event planning, design, decoration, and project execution. OCP is committed to delivering high-quality events through creativity, attention to detail, teamwork, accountability, confidentiality, and safety.
OCP is transitioning from a founder-led structure to a more organised and structured business, with clearer roles, improved processes, stronger team accountability, and better project management systems. Its goal is to consistently deliver at least three quality events monthly while maintaining its premium brand standards.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time
Requirements and Skills
A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Project Management, Business Administration, Event Management, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant project management experience, preferably in event planning, event production, hospitality, or a related industry.
Strong planning, organisation, and team supervision skills.
Good knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and vendor management.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
Good reporting, record-keeping, and data management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and digital project-tracking tools.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Project Planning and Organisation – Ability to plan projects, set timelines, assign tasks, and ensure every team member knows what to do.
Team Management and Supervision – Ability to supervise team members, monitor their work, follow up on assigned tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
Budget Management and Cost Control – Ability to monitor project spending, control costs, identify savings, and ensure projects stay within budget while meeting the required quality standards.
Vendor and Supplier Management – Ability to supervise the team's sourcing of vendors, review vendor options, assess prices, and ensure vendors deliver as agreed.
Communication and Reporting – Ability to communicate clearly with team members, management, clients, and vendors, and submit accurate project reports on time.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making – Ability to identify problems early, find practical solutions, and escalate issues that require management approval.
Time Management and Deadline Control – Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery.
Attention to Detail and Quality Control – Ability to review project plans, designs, materials, and execution details to ensure they meet OCP's standards.
Risk Assessment and Management – Ability to identify possible project risks, anticipate challenges, and put measures in place to prevent delays, losses, or poor delivery.
Negotiation Skills – Ability to review vendor quotations, negotiate favourable prices, and help the team achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
Data Management and Record-Keeping – Ability to maintain accurate project records, vendor databases, budgets, timelines, and performance reports using OCP's approved tracking systems.
Leadership and Accountability – Ability to take responsibility for project outcomes, hold team members accountable for their assignments, and ensure agreed actions are completed.
Microsoft Office and Digital Tools – Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other project-tracking tools to prepare budgets, reports, schedules, and project records.
Event Planning and Execution – Understanding of event planning, venue recce, setup, technical production, vendor coordination, event-day supervision, and post-event review.
Analytical and Continuous Improvement Skills – Ability to review previous projects, identify mistakes and areas for improvement, analyse costs, and recommend better ways of working.
Salary N600,000 / month.