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Full-time
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Lagos
30 Oct 2025
Project Management

At Lontor, our vision is to ensure a better quality of life for you and your family. We provide solutions to developing countries through affordable and quality rechargeable products. All our products are a combination of function, quality, design, and value - with YOU at the core.


We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional to serve as Project Manager and Executive Assistant to the Managing Director (MD). This unique role requires a dynamic individual who can seamlessly transition between managing key company projects and providing high-level executive support.
  • The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to the MD, ensuring smooth execution of business priorities, driving project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing the MD’s calendar, correspondence, and travel with precision.
  • This is a pivotal role that sits at the intersection of operations, strategy, and executive administration — perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys both planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Administrative Duties:

  • Manage the MD’s daily calendar, schedule meetings, and prioritize appointments.
  • Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from board, management, and client meetings.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and official documents on behalf of the MD.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.
  • Serve as a gatekeeper by screening calls, emails, and visitors, ensuring only relevant matters reach the MD.
  • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the MD.

Project Management & Coordination:

  • Identify, plan, and manage key organizational projects from initiation to completion.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, deliverables, and success metrics.
  • Assign tasks to team members, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare progress reports for the MD and senior leadership.
  • Use project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana) to track milestones and risks.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to remove bottlenecks and ensure alignment.
  • Monitor project performance and recommend improvements or corrective actions when needed.

Strategic & Operational Support:

  • Anticipate the MD’s needs and proactively provide solutions and recommendations.
  • Track key business KPIs and prepare dashboards or summaries for review.
  • Support special assignments such as investor presentations, corporate events, or new business launches.
  • Maintain an organized system for filing, archiving, and retrieving important documents and records.
  • Represent the MD at internal meetings when delegated.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Timeliness and accuracy of MD’s schedule and communications
  • Completion of projects within agreed timeline, budget, and quality standards
  • Reduction in meeting preparation time due to improved coordination
  • Stakeholder satisfaction with project delivery and executive support
  • Zero backlog in documentation, reporting, or follow-ups

Experience

  • Minimum of 2–3years of combined experience in executive assistance, office administration, and/or project coordination.
  • Proven track record in supporting senior executives or leading small-to-medium-scale projects.
  • Experience in any of the Big 4s(most preferably)

Skills & Competencies:

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • High level of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and project management tools
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
  • Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Application Closing Date

30th October, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@lontor.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.