About the Role
Proten International is an international Human Capital Development and consulting firm with headquarters in London and Lagos. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager - Business & Operations to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic business and operational projects. In this vital role, you will champion business expansion, infrastructure development, and process improvements across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with our high standards of productivity and performance.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a centralised project portfolio, developing comprehensive project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring effective governance and accountability.
- Coordinate complex projects involving facility development, production capacity expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and business process improvements.
- Lead cross-functional projects across Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, and Distribution to optimize operating costs and reduce downtime.
- Develop project budgets, monitor expenditure forecasts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report variances to leadership.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments, external contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure adherence to quality and contractual obligations.
- Identify project risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and maintain regulatory, environmental, and HSE compliance.
- Maintain detailed project trackers, risk registers, and dashboards, delivering regular performance reports and documenting lessons learned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- 4 to 6 years of relevant project management experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or operational environments.
- Proven track record of delivering end-to-end business, operational improvement, or infrastructure expansion projects.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other industry-standard project management tools.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth within an international organization.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic work culture.