Regional Project Manager
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Absen Energy, a subsidiary of Absen Group, is hiring a Regional Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects across Nigeria. The role involves end-to-end project delivery for solar installations, mini-grids, and battery systems in Port Harcourt, Lagos, Kano, and Onitsha. Candidates need 5-7 years of project management experience with 2-3 years in renewable energy or power infrastructure.
- Oversee renewable energy projects from initiation to commissioning across multiple Nigerian cities
- 5-7 years project management experience required with 2-3 years in solar or power infrastructure
- Locations in Port Harcourt, Lagos, Kano, and Onitsha
- Coordinate with regional teams, technical managers, and government clients
- Extensive travel required within assigned region
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Regional Project Manager at Absen Energy ⏲ Sep 3, 2026, 12:03 PM ⋕ View all Power & Energy jobs Absen Energy, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Absen Group, a publicly listed company whose LED business is already No.1 in the world, has expanded its energy business to dozens of countries worldwide. Nigeria is our first site in Africa, and we will build a high-standard local team here in 2026. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Regional Project Manager Locations: Port Harcourt - Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Onitsha- Anambra Job Summary The Regional Project Manager acts as the central coordinator for all active renewable energy projects within the region, from project initiation through to commissioning and handover. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards, while coordinating closely with Regional Managers, Technical Managers, and City Managers within the region. The role bridges business development, technical delivery, and client relationship management, ensuring that Absen's project commitments are met consistently across all cities/locations in the region. The Regional Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy projects (solar installations, mini-grids, inverter/battery systems, and related infrastructure) across an assigned region. Key Responsibilities: Support the regional business development team in scoping and costing new project opportunities. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards on all project sites within the region. Conduct site visits and inspections across the region to monitor progress and quality of ongoing installations. Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource plans, and track performance against these throughout project execution. Drive continuous improvement of project delivery processes based on lessons learned from completed projects. Identify and mitigate project risks (supply chain delays, site access issues, weather, permitting) proactively across all sites. Prepare and present regular project status reports, budget reconciliations, and post-project reviews to Head Office/Executive Management. Liaise with City Managers to align local execution capacity (manpower, logistics, materials) with the regional project pipeline. Coordinate with Technical Managers to ensure system designs, installations, and quality control meet Absen's engineering and safety standards. Plan, schedule, and oversee the execution of all renewable energy projects within the assigned region, from mobilization to commissioning. Serve as the primary point of contact for institutional, corporate, and government clients on project status, milestones, and issue resolution within the region. Manage relationships with third-party contractors, vendors, and logistics partners engaged on regional projects. Requirements: Education: A professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Renewable Energy), Project Management, or a related field. Experience: Must be willing to travel extensively within the assigned region. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the regional headquarters location. 5–7 years' experience: in project management, with at least 2–3 years specifically in renewable energy, solar, or power infrastructure projects. Demonstrable experience: managing multiple concurrent projects across different locations. Valid driver's license required. Experience: working with or managing regional teams and multiple stakeholders is required. Sound understanding of the renewable energy regulatory environment in Nigeria is an advantage. Required Skills: Leadership and team coordination skills across a dispersed, multi-city team. Working knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage, and mini-grid infrastructure. Proficiency with project management tools/software (e.g. MS Project, Trello, Asana, or similar) and MS Office/Excel. Negotiation skills for contractor and vendor management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, across technical and non-technical audiences. Strong project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management). Remuneration Salary: N100,000 - N500,000 per month. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, to be determined by HR/Finance in line with Absen's salary structure. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a Cover Letter to: info@absenrenewableenergy.com using "Application: [Role] – [Location] (e.g., "Application: City Manager – Onitsha")" as the subject of the mail. Note Role title, reporting lines, and responsibilities: should be reviewed and adjusted to reflect Absen's actual organizational structure before use in job postings or offer letters. Remuneration figures have been left as ranges/placeholders for HR and Finance to finalize in line with Absen's internal salary bands and market benchmarking. Remuneration figures have been left as ranges/placeholders for HR and Finance to finalize in line with Absen's internal salary bands and market benchmarking. All role titles, reporting lines, and responsibilities: should be reviewed and adjusted to reflect Absen's actual organizational structure before use in job postings or offer letters. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: 31st October, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Onitsha and 1 other location Onitsha , Port Harcourt