Project and Operational Readiness Manager

About the role

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for a Project and Operational Readiness Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a production project. The role covers planning, procurement, installation, commissioning and operational handover within approved scope, budget, timeline, quality and safety standards, and also oversees post-commissioning stabilisation and performance improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, milestones, risks and performance reports.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor evaluation, contract discussions, equipment manufacturing, testing, shipment and delivery.
• Supervise site preparation, equipment installation and 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, technical 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, drive continuous improvement and provide regular performance reports to Executive Management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline; a master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years' project management experience in engineering or manufacturing, including at least five years leading capital equipment installation or factory expansion projects.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and handover in FMCG, food processing or manufacturing.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred; COREN registration desirable.

Required skills

• MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, international suppliers, project risks, scope changes and competing priorities.