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Project Manager at Dangote

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Posted: May 15, 2026

Deadline: Not specified

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The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group's activities encompass:

Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing ...

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Project Manager

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience 14 years

Location Lagos

City Apapa

Job Field Project & Program Management  

Job Summary

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.

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.

Skills & Competencies

Strong project planning, execution, and delivery capability

Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills

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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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Dangote on careers.dangote.com to apply

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