Project Manager – Del York Creative Academy at Del-York Group Full Time NEW

Job Title: Project Manager – Del York Creative Academy

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple high-profile initiatives across Del York Creative Academy (DCA), Creative Lagos, and Google-partnered projects.
• This position requires exceptional organizational skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to balance multiple complex projects simultaneously in a dynamic creative education environment.

Key Responsibilities
Del York Creative Academy Projects:

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of DCA’s educational and creative initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, resource allocation, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including instructors, creative directors, and administrative staff.
• Monitor project progress against KPIs and adjust strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee student project showcases and collaborative industry initiatives.

Creative Lagos Initiative:

• Manage community engagement programs aimed at developing Lagos’ creative ecosystem.
• Coordinate public workshops, exhibitions, and creative industry networking events.
• Liaise with local government officials, cultural institutions, and creative entrepreneurs.
• Track project impact metrics and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable growth and development within the initiative.

Google Project Partnership:

• Serve as primary liaison between DCA and Google project stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables meet Google’s technical requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate digital skills training programs in collaboration with Google resources.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation according to partnership agreements.
• Prepare documentation and analytics reports for review by Google project teams.

General Management Duties:

• Lead weekly status meetings with all project teams.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including SOPs and best practices.
• Manage budgets across multiple project streams.
• Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines and deliverables.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Creative Arts, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years in creative industries.
• PMP certification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of creative production workflows and educational program implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate between technical and creative teams.
• Proficiency with project management software and productivity tools.
• Experience working with multinational technology companies (Google experience a plus).

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.