Project and Operational Readiness Manager

About this role

The role is for a Project and Operational Readiness Manager at Dangote in Lagos. It involves leading end-to-end delivery of production projects, from planning and procurement to installation, commissioning and handover, with post-commissioning stabilisation and performance improvement. The position requires coordinating procurement, site activities, testing, training and documentation to ensure safety, quality and business benefits. It targets candidates with extensive project management experience in engineering or manufacturing, preferably with FMCG or food processing exposure, and relevant certifications and degrees. Dangote is a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with activities across cement, sugar, salt, flour, noodles, poly products, logistics, real estate and more, and aims to build local manufacturing capacity and create employment."

What you would do

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, milestones, risks and performance reports.
• Coordinate procurement activities including vendor evaluation, contract discussions, equipment manufacturing, testing and delivery.
• Supervise site preparation and equipment installation across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation works.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, food-manufacturing requirements and HSSE policies.
• Manage project costs, contractor claims, supplier invoices and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead equipment testing, commissioning, trial production, issue resolution and final acceptance.
• Coordinate employee training, change management, operational readiness, documentation and handover to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Oversee post-commissioning stabilisation and after-sales support to achieve production targets and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, equipment reliability, waste reduction, process optimisation and project-benefit realisation.
• Provide regular project and business-performance reports to Executive Management.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering (masters an advantage).
• 8 to 10 years of project management experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• At least five years leading capital equipment installation or factory expansion projects.
• Experience in equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and handover in FMCG, food processing or related industries.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred; COREN registration desirable.

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