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.