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Project Operations Manager
StateNigerCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-30Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceJobzilla Nigeria
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AI summary
Wellington International College is hiring a Project Operations Manager to support the launch of a British K-12 day/boarding school in Alaro City, Nigeria, opening in September 2027. The role covers project management, administration, regulatory compliance, staffing and operations setup, and budget tracking. The position reports to the Director of Education and involves coordinating internal teams, external stakeholders, and licensing/accreditation processes.
- Role focused on launching a new British K-12 school in Alaro City
- Covers project management, operations, compliance, and budgeting
- Reports to the Director of Education
- School opening targeted for September 2027
- Involves regulatory approvals, staffing, and operational setup
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Original source description
We are seeking a highly experienced, dynamic and strategic Project Manager to support the successful launch of a leading British K-12 day/boarding school opening in Alaro City in September 2027.
The Project Manager will support the Director of Education (DOE) in key business support requirements covering Project Management, Administration, interdepartmental coordination, business operations, budget tracking and performance, corporate services, and general administration.
Key Accountabilities
- Project Management:
- Review project scope and success criteria in alignment with the Director of Education
- Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of project activities
- Ensure all documents are filed in the in-house cloud system for ease of access and usability
- Facilitate project meetings, prepare reports, and document key decisions and action items
- Prepare and submit reports and updates to the DOE including but not limited to weekly plans, budget variances, strategic welfare activities, and all other reports as requested
- Manage the project plan covering timelines, milestones, budgets, and deliverables for the school opening in 2027
- Identify and manage dependencies and critical paths to ensure smooth execution
- Regulatory and Compliance:
- Liaise with local and state education authorities to ensure compliance with all policies and standards
- Partner with Legal team, to manage all licensing, accreditation, and regulatory approvals required to open and operate the school
- Ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle
- Staffing and Operations Setup:
- Lead development of operational systems (admissions, finance, IT, transportation, etc.)
- Partner with HR and school leadership to recruit, onboard, and train staff before opening
- Ensure procurement of necessary supplies, equipment, and educational materials
- Academic and Community Launch:
- Manage all internal and external clients/stakeholders, maintain a robust database of client/stakeholder information, and ensure engagement on special occasions
- Support marketing and enrollment campaigns, community outreach, and launch events
- Track readiness milestones to ensure the school is fully operational by opening day
- Risk and Budget Management:
- Liaising with the DOE and Finance, monitor budgeting of key cost drivers including but not limited to OPEX, infrastructure and soft costs, CSR and other CAPEX with periodic reporting as required
- Monitor project budget, expenditures, and resource allocation to maintain financial discipline
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
- Person specification
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project will be an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of HR Processes and procedures
- A professional member of an industry-relevant association will be an added advantage
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in any field from a reputable institution; in Business Administration, Human Resources Management being an added advantage;
- 5 - 7 years of relevant human resource experience with a reputable Company
- Soft skills:
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects of various sizes and complexity across diversified stakeholder base
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated abilities in a managing internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to employees, senior management, vendors and counterparties
- Ability to effectively present information
- Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach
- Personal characteristics:
- Team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure;
- Result-oriented;
- Self-driven;
- Resilient;
- Tenacious;
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
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