Technical Project Manager in Lagos

At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialise in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Objective

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Technical Project Manager to oversee and coordinate critical projects across our financing business.
• This role involves planning, executing, and closing projects that drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and support product and service innovation.
• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically savvy, and capable of managing cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scopes, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless execution.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure smooth implementation of initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
• Track project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and KPIs.
• Identify risks and issues early, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce delays, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Support the documentation and standardization of processes across departments.
• Lead the planning and execution of change initiatives related to product rollouts, system upgrades, or operational shifts.
• Facilitate user training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption strategies.
• Schedule, facilitate, and follow up on project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate capture and dissemination of minutes, decisions, and action items.
• Maintain a clear log of deliverables and owners, and follow up to ensure timely execution.

KPIs

• On-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
• Efficiency improvements and process outcomes.
• Risk and issue resolution turnaround time.
• Team and cross-departmental collaboration effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in technical project management, ideally within financial services, fintech, marketplace, or e-commerce environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver excellent results.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to bridge communication between business and engineering teams.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Operational efficiency and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Salary expectations, and a short note on why they’re the right fit to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the mail.