Project Manager at Dangote

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 & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.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