Project Manager (IT)

Lagos Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
Role Summary



• Our client is looking for a sharp and driven Project Manager to take charge of delivering IT and software projects on time, within scope, and on budget. This role demands a technically conversant leader who can coordinate cross-functional teams, enforce project discipline, and maintain clear visibility across all active initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a verifiable track record of successfully managing technology projects from inception to delivery.




Key Responsibilities



• Lead end-to-end project delivery for all projects, from requirements gathering through to launch, implementation and post-launch review.

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, and success criteria in collaboration with technical leads and stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and Gantt charts using industry-standard tools.

• Coordinate and drive engineering, design, QA, product teams and field implementation teams to ensure prompt delivery against milestones.

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies as required.

• Maintain clear, consistent, and transparent communication with all stakeholders on project status, risks, and changes.

• Track and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.

• Enforce project governance standards, change control processes, and documentation best practices.

• Produce regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership.

• Conduct post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned to continuously improve delivery practices.




Requirements & Qualifications



• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience managing both the design, implementation and user

• adoption IT or software development projects with verifiable results.

• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies – Agile Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.

• Professional certification is a strong advantage – PMP, PRINCE2, Certified ScrumMaster CSM, or PMI-ACP.

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle SDLC, CI/CD processes, and technical architecture basics.

• Experience managing project budgets, resource allocation, and vendor coordination.

• Verifiable experience in multistakeholder management
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Feb 26, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Lagos
  • Source: External