Digital executive project manager; digital transformation

Company Overview

Our Client is spearheading a national‑scale digital transformation of Nigeria's education sector with a mission to create a fully integrated digital learning ecosystem by providing students with cutting‑edge technology, curated digital content, and a powerful Learning Management System (LMS) enhanced by artificial intelligence. Their goal is to build the future of education, today.

We are seeking a visionary and technically profound Digital Executive Project Manager to own and drive the digital and AI‑centric components of our transformation program. This is not a traditional PM role; it is a strategic leadership position requiring deep expertise in AI, LLMs, and digital product management. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of our digital platform suite, including the AI‑powered LMS, digital content repository, and student/parent engagement tools, ensuring they form a cohesive, intelligent, and transformative system.

This role reports directly to the CEO.

• Strategic Leadership & Execution:
  Act as the CEO’s primary advisor on all digital and AI‑related project deliverables; define and own the project charter, roadmap, and integrated project plan; establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) for the digital stream; present compelling, data‑driven updates to the Board, investors, and government stakeholders.
• Technical Delivery & AI Integration:
  Lead the design, development, and deployment of the AI‑powered Learning Management System (LMS) and administrative tools; apply hands‑on expertise in Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI to architect solutions for personalized learning, automated administrative tasks, and intelligent content delivery; oversee development and integration of the suite of digital textbooks and educational software; champion Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering best practices.
• Vendor & Partner Management:
  Manage relationships with software development firms, AI labs, and content providers.
• Stakeholder & Governance Management:
  Serve as the single point of contact for all digital workstream executive communications; manage complex stakeholder landscapes, including school administrators, teachers, parents, and content creation partners; implement and manage both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.

• Essential:
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or other advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Essential: 7+ years of experience leading large‑scale digital transformation projects in the $5M+ range.
• Non‑Negotiable Expertise:
  Demonstrable, hands‑on proficiency in AI, LLM, Machine Learning, and Agentic AI, with a documented history of projects where these technologies were central.
• Non‑Negotiable
  
  Experience:
  
  Direct experience setting up and running a Project Management Office (PMO), with a certification such as PMP, Pg‑MP, or PRINCE2; extensive experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proven ability to work with and present to C‑level leadership of globally recognized corporations (e.g., Fortune 500, Big 4 consulting, major tech firms).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Must be open to frequent nationwide travel.

• Annual Compensation Range: ₦110.25 M – ₦165.3 M / year (≈ $73.5k – $110k)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• 21 Days Annual Leave
• Employee Engagement & Wellness programs
• Paid Trainings & Development