Programs Manager at BFI Insights - Brooks Advisory Services Limited

Brooks Advisory Services Limited - Our client, BFI Insights, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programs Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• BFI Insights is currently seeking to onboard a highly experienced and result-driven Programs Manager to lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of strategic programs and projects within the Firm.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic oversight across multiple programs, ensuring operational excellence and successful project delivery aligned with the Firm's goals.
• The Programs Manager will play a critical leadership role in driving program effectiveness, organizational growth, and impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic program plans aligned with the company's objectives and long-term growth goals.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction across multiple company programs and projects.
• Coordinate the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of programs to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure all programs are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and operational scope.
• Develop and implement operational systems, frameworks, and structures that improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead project scheduling, milestone tracking, resource allocation, and performance monitoring activities.
• Prepare and present detailed program reports, progress updates, and strategic recommendations to management.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all assigned programs and teams.
• Identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and implementation challenges while developing mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, vendors, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, strategic engagements, presentations, and program review sessions.
• Supervise and mentor program interns, coordinators, and support staff to ensure accountability and productivity.
• Drive team collaboration, operational discipline, and high-performance standards across all supervised teams.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development initiatives for team members.
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets while ensuring financial accountability and cost efficiency.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure all operational activities comply with approved financial processes and organizational policies.
• Support grant implementation, donor reporting, partnership management, and compliance requirements where applicable.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and maintenance of all program-related records and reports.
• Lead process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive management in developing strategic initiatives and organizational development plans.
• Monitor program impact, measure outcomes, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Represent the company professionally during meetings, engagements, conferences, and stakeholder interactions.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by management.

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years' experience in program development, management, and/or sales, preferably in investment banking, financial services, or the educational sector.
• Professional certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent, is highly required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in customer relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter outlining their qualifications and suitability for the role to: careers@bfiinsights.com using "Programs Manager" as the subject of the mail.