Project Manager - Del York Creative Academy at Del-York Group

Del-York Group - We are a global community of internationally renowned talent, united in our passion for a prosperous and limitless Africa. Our playground is Africa, but our influence is global. From cultivating our creativity to extracting our precious metals, we transform raw resources and human capital into refined products ready for the world. We maximize our capabilities to make a significant impact, empowering global businesses and driving progress around the globe.

We are the bridge the global business world and Africa, fostering resilient growth and a strong, interconnected future. Del-York Group is a dynamic conglomerate of diverse companies, preparing and developing talents and resources for the future of industry and public-private partnerships in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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: recruitment@delyorkgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.