Project Manager
3 days ago
Lagos, LA, Nigeria
Smart Partners Consulting Limited
Full-time
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Job Summary
The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the end-to-end process of opening the company's new outlets, ensuring all expansion projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the company's brand and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed project plans for new outlet openings including timelines, budgets, and milestones
- Coordinate with internal teams (operations, design, procurement, legal, HR) and external contractors for seamless execution
- Source, evaluate, and manage suitable premises for new outlets in line with the company's expansion strategy
- Oversee fit-out, construction, and renovation works for new locations
- Manage all licensing, permits, and regulatory approvals required for new outlets
- Establish operational readiness checklists and oversee pre-opening activities
- Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Manage project budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement for fit-outs
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior management
- Document lessons learned from each expansion to improve future project delivery Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Architecture, or related field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project management, preferably in retail expansion, real estate, or food service
- Proven track record of managing multi-site expansion or fit-out projects
- Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Good understanding of construction, facilities, and regulatory processes
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Asana, etc.)
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills Work
Location:
In person
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed project plans for new outlet openings including timelines, budgets, and milestones
- Coordinate with internal teams (operations, design, procurement, legal, HR) and external contractors for seamless execution
- Source, evaluate, and manage suitable premises for new outlets in line with the company's expansion strategy
- Oversee fit-out, construction, and renovation works for new locations
- Manage all licensing, permits, and regulatory approvals required for new outlets
- Establish operational readiness checklists and oversee pre-opening activities
- Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Manage project budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement for fit-outs
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior management
- Document lessons learned from each expansion to improve future project delivery Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Architecture, or related field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project management, preferably in retail expansion, real estate, or food service
- Proven track record of managing multi-site expansion or fit-out projects
- Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Good understanding of construction, facilities, and regulatory processes
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Asana, etc.)
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills Work
Location:
In person