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Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
About this role
Sisa Method is seeking a Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer to lead the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State. The role oversees delivery from active site construction through commissioning, first gas, ramp-up and operational stability, with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will manage the integrated project plan, lead a lean execution team, oversee equipment receipt and commissioning, and steer gas supply strategy, commercial arrangements and regulatory engagement. The position reports to the Board and requires building relationships with regulators, authorities and partners. The employer is a management consulting firm focused on HR advisory services and culture transformation, developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project with first gas targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals.
What you would do
- Own the integrated project execution plan, master schedule, cost baseline, risk register and stage-gate governance.
- Lead the lean execution team and set clear accountabilities, resolving cross-functional issues and building competence and succession.
- Oversee receipt, inspection, preservation, installation and commissioning of plant equipment from China.
- Ensure no feed gas or hazardous fluids are introduced until statutory approvals, safeguards, training and readiness reviews are complete.
- Direct gas supply strategy, customer qualification, presales and offtake agreements aligned with the commissioning plan.
- Ensure cash-flow visibility, procurement compliance, delegated authority and fraud-prevention controls are in place.
- Build and maintain relationships with regulators, authorities, host communities and strategic partners.
- Report to the Board on forecast first gas, critical path, cost, quality, HSE, permits and key risks.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field (postgraduate degree or MBA is an advantage).
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in oil and gas, LNG, industrial construction or infrastructure with senior project delivery accountability.
- Proven track record of leading projects through construction, commissioning and start-up.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including gas supply and offtake contracting.
- Experience engaging Nigerian regulators, government agencies and host communities.
- Uncompromising integrity and a safety-first leadership style.
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