Proten International - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Project Manager, Programmes & Delivery
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
They are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, Programmes & Delivery to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
The role combines hands-on programme execution, project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and reporting.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end project planning and delivery, including workplans, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
Work closely with technical and programme teams to execute activities and resolve delivery bottlenecks.
Coordinate corporates, government agencies, donors, NGOs, and delivery partnersaround project objectives and deliverables.
Manage partner relationships and represent the organisation in stakeholder and client meetings.
Establish project governance structures, reporting schedules, decision logs, and escalation processes.
Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and outstanding actions through to resolution.
Track budgets and resource utilisation, highlighting variances and potential risks.
Prepare timely progress reports for management, partners, and funders.
Maintain key project documentation, including MOUs, concept notes, meeting records, action trackers, and decision logs.
Support and coordinate programme teams to ensure effective execution and accountability.
Capture lessons learned and relevant knowledge for future programmes.
Requirements & Qualifications
7–10 years' experience in project/programme management, preferably within donor-funded, development, multi-stakeholder, or public-private partnership environments.
Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple institutional stakeholders.
Hands-on experience in programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, and delivery troubleshooting.
Strong project planning, documentation, governance, and risk management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Asana, or similar.
Knowledge of PMI, PRINCE2, or other recognised project management methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple, interdependent workstreams under pressure.
Willingness to travel to programme and field locations.
Desirable:Experience in health, digital health, telecom-adjacent, or development programmes.
Exposure to corporate, philanthropic, government, or donor partnerships.
PMP, PRINCE2, or PMD Procertification.
Familiarity with Nigeria's public health/regulatory landscape, including NPHCDA, NCC, or BHCPF.
Application Closing Date21st September, 2026.
How to Appyly
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using ''Senior Project Manager, Programmes & Delivery'' as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
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