Strategy and Project Management Officer at Coronation Insurance Plc

Coronation is a leading financial service partner that helps build enduring legacies for sustainable wealth creation in Africa. Having established a 30-year record of achievements in banking across Africa and beyond, our founders established a Pan-African platform focused on building a better financial future for Africa. Today, our businesses are entrusted with our over $1billion of clients’ assets and are recognized as Nigeria's fastest-growing investment managers. Our purpose at Coronation is to create a prosperous future for our clients and the African continent. Coronation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enable an inclusive workplace by identity, disability, and other statuses protected by law.

Coronation Insurance Plc– an affiliated company to Coronation Group Ltd - is a leading insurance provider of a diverse range of products and services covering general and special risk businesses to individuals and corporate entities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategy and Project Management Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Responsibilities
Strategy Development & Execution:

• Develop and implement the company’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and growth opportunities.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to align projects and initiatives with company goals and objectives.
• Support Executives with useful information, data and key insights to develop long term strategic goals for the organization.
• Translate the Company’s strategic direction and objectives into plans, programs and initiatives, and ensure the achievement of set targets.
• Conduct periodic review, analysis and reporting of the company’s performance on its strategic plan.

Project Management & Execution:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of key projects within the organization.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of strategic projects within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Business Performance & Optimization:

• Drive business transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experience and digital innovation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to streamline processes.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership:

• Work closely with senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners to align strategy with market demands.
• Present strategic recommendations and project updates to executive management and board members.

Resource Management:

• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Manage budget and financial aspects of project, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Identify and address resources gaps, providing solutions to maintain project momentum.

Requirements
Educational Qualification and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Finance, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in strategy and project management.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is compulsory.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Technical & Behavioural Competencies:

• Stakeholder Management.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Leadership and Team Management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and software.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Our Benefits

• To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including a competitive compensation package, a robust rewards package, retirement benefits and tools designed to help you build a sound financial future.
• We also provide an environment that fosters the actualization of goals, and career fulfillment for our people while providing transformational solutions for Africa’s challenges.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Coronation’s current flexible working arrangement is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture such that it provides employees the flexibility of working from both the office (on-premises) and remotely.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@coronationinsurance.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.