Project Director

About the role

The Project Director will lead end‑to‑end delivery of high‑value corporate events and large‑scale productions for premium clients in Lagos. This senior position combines strategic client management, creative integration, and operational leadership to ensure flawless event execution.

Key responsibilities

• Translate client objectives into detailed project plans, defining scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Lead kick‑offs, production meetings, rehearsals, event‑day operations and post‑event reviews.
• Serve as senior point of contact for key clients, managing expectations, approvals and scope changes.
• Collaborate with creative teams to assess feasibility, cost and operational requirements of concepts.
• Own budgeting, cost planning, supplier negotiations and margin protection.
• Build and manage high‑performing project teams, allocating responsibilities and monitoring performance.
• Provide senior operational leadership on event day, overseeing setup, technical checks, programme execution and breakdown.
• Identify risks, develop contingency plans and act decisively to resolve issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, Communications or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in event production and project leadership, with a proven track record of managing high‑value corporate events, conferences, activations or large‑scale productions.
• Experience working with premium corporate clients and brands.
• Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is an advantage.

Required skills

• PMP certification
• PRINCE2 certification