Business Development Manager - IT Government Projects at PG Consulting Limited

PG Consulting Limited is a business optimization consulting practice specializing in Human Capital Development and the transformation of raw talent into invaluable human resources to fuel organizational growth and efficient operations. Our practice further extends to a plethora of Business Consulting Services all geared towards helping corporate organizations excel in a highly challenging business environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager - IT Government Projects

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• The Senior Project Executive is responsible for actively driving identified IT project opportunities within government ministries, agencies, and parastatals towards successful approval and award. 
• This role focuses on building relationships, following up on pending cases, and ensuring smooth execution of government procurement processes. 
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of government operations, public-sector procurement, and the ability to engage with key stakeholders to push project approvals forward.

Key Responsibilities
Driving IT Project Approvals & Awards:

• Take ownership of identified IT project opportunities and ensure they progress through the necessary government channels.
• Engage with decision-makers, procurement officers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth approval process.
• Work closely with the internal sales and technical teams to provide any required information or documentation for project finalization.
• Identify and address bottlenecks in project approvals by leveraging relationships and strategic problem-solving.

Follow-Ups & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain consistent follow-ups with government agencies and decision-makers to keep project approvals on track.

Strategic Influence & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, procurement officers, and regulatory bodies.
• Position the company as a trusted IT solutions provider within government agencies.
• Engage with multiple government departments to explore potential collaborations and future project opportunities.
• Monitor government policies and procurement trends to identify new business opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in government sales, liaison, business development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian government procurement processes and public-sector operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with senior government officials.
• Proven ability to track and follow up on project approvals to ensure timely execution.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing government interactions.
• Proficiency in preparing presentations, reports, and business proposals for government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in IT-related government projects or public-sector technology initiatives.
• A strong network within government agencies in Abuja.
• Familiarity with public procurement policies and e-Government initiatives.

Salary
N4,000,000 - N6,000,000 per annum.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: jobs@pgconsultingng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.