Project Manager at GCT Group

GCT Group is a Nigerian conglomerate with a strong presence in various sectors, including telecommunications, energy, power, construction, education, and travel. With over two decades of experience, the group is known for excellence, innovation, and integrity. Headquartered in Lagos, GCT Group operates under Nigerian laws and values reliability, customer-centricity, and sustainable growth. Their subsidiaries are household names in their respective sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• GCT Group is looking to hire an experienced and highly organized Project Manager with a strong background in the travel industry.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in tour operations, travel package design, and end-to-end travel management, alongside strong expertise in Amadeus IT Group (Global Distribution System) for ticketing and reservations.
• We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully managed both domestic and international travel packages, delivered exceptional client experiences, and driven revenue through effective tour sales and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute travel-related projects from concept to completion
• Design and curate customized travel packages for individuals and group tours
• Manage ticketing, bookings, and reservations using Amadeus
• Coordinate with airlines, hotels, vendors, and tour partners
• Lead client engagement across pre-travel, during travel, and post-travel stages
• Ensure seamless travel operations and high customer satisfaction
• Drive sales and close high-value tour deals
• Monitor project timelines, performance metrics, and reporting
• Resolve client issues efficiently to maintain service excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience in the travel and tourism industry (Tour Manager, Tour Operator, or similar role)
• Strong background in itinerary planning and travel package development
• Hands-on and advanced proficiency in Amadeus GDS
• Experience working with or alongside international airlines (e.g., Turkish Airlines is an added advantage)
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver high satisfaction rates
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively
• Sales-driven mindset with experience closing travel deals

Preferred Candidate Profile:
We are looking for candidates who:

• Have successfully managed end-to-end tour operations
• Can demonstrate high customer satisfaction and retention rates
• Have experience in vendor coordination, logistics, and team supervision
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and result-driven

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Relevant professional certifications in Travel & Tourism or Project Management (e.g., PMP) are an added advantage
• Certification or formal training in Amadeus GDS is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: N300,000 – N350,000 per month.
• Sales bonus
• Hmo.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  m.wabeze@gctgroup.ng using “Project Manager – Travel & Ticketing” as the subject of the mail.