IT Project Manager at Stella Maris School Abuja

Stella Maris School Abuja - Founded in 1996, Stella Maris began as a small community school dedicated to nurturing children through faith and discipline. Over the years, our vision expanded -transforming into a network of campuses that now welcome students from across Nigeria and around the world. Our journey is marked by resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As anIT Project Manager you will plan, execute, and closetechnology projects (software, infrastructure, security) by managing scope, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• They act as the bridge between technical staff and business stakeholders, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and strategic goals.
• Key duties include risk mitigation, resource allocation, and progress reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues to minimize delays.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, vendors, and executive leadership, providing regular status updates.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, ensuring collaboration and adherence to project goals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet technical standards and business requirements.
• Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and detailed timelines (schedules) from initiation to completion.
• Budget Management: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.

Job Functions:

• Scope Management: Defining what is and is not included in the project.
• Resource Allocation: Allocating team members and resources efficiently.
• Vendor Management: Coordinating with external vendors and contractors.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience (typically 3-5+ years) in IT project management,
• Often requiring a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or Business.
• Methodologies: Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, and project management software (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Common Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• PRINCE2 Certification.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF or MS Word format to: hr@smsabuja.sch.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.