FREELANCEabout 2 months ago

Project Manager

Dangote Industries Limited
Nigeria

Job Description

Project Manager Job Summary

Expérience

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide strong leadership, project governance, and strategic oversight for the successful delivery of projects across the organization. The role is responsible for managing end‑to‑end project lifecycles, coordinating cross‑functional teams, controlling budgets, ensuring quality standards, and delivering projects in line with organizational objectives.

Formation / DiplĂ´mes

This position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s growth and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Project Management Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects in line with approved timelines, scope, and budgets. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans covering resources, costs, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies. Track project progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery. Team Leadership & Management Lead, motivate, and coordinate cross‑functional and multidisciplinary project teams. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and performance‑driven team culture. Support professional development, knowledge sharing, and capability building within project teams. Stakeholder Management Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on project objectives, progress, risks, and issues. Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project partners. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project outcomes. Risk & Change Management Identify, analyze, and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle. Implement proactive mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and disruptions. Escalate critical risks and issues appropriately and recommend effective solutions. Quality Assurance Establish, monitor, and enforce quality standards for all project deliverables. Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure compliance with quality benchmarks and best practices. Budget & Cost Control Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial and operational resources. Monitor project costs, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved budgets. Implement cost-control measures to optimize resource utilization and achieve financial targets. Documentation & Reporting Ensure comprehensive and accurate project documentation, including plans, schedules, risk logs, and reports. Prepare and present regular status updates and post-project reports to management and stakeholders.

Strong project planning, execution, and delivery capability Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills

Localisation

Effective resource allocation and cost control ability Strong leadership, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution skills Proven risk management expertise Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills Strategic planning and alignment of projects with business objectives Strong documentation and reporting discipline Vendor management and contract negotiation skills High adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments Confidence, initiative, and capacity to innovate Education, Experience & Knowledge Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline Minimum of 14 years’ proven experience in project management roles Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is an added advantage Strong proficiency in project management tools and software Demonstrated experience leading large, cross‑functional teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Prior experience working within FMCG or manufacturing environments is an added advantage

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Complex projects — Prepare a project example: total budget, duration, team size, major risks managed and results vs. defined indicators. Formal framework mastery (PMI, PRINCE2) is often tested.

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