Job Description
• Application Deadline: Dec. 20, 2025
• Nigeria (with potential for nationwide travel)
• Hybrid
Job Description
Company Overview
Our Client is spearheading a national-scale digital transformation of Nigeria's education sector with a mission to create a fully integrated digital learning ecosystem by providing students with cutting-edge technology, curated digital content, and a powerful Learning Management System (LMS) enhanced by Artificial Intelligence. Their goal is to build the future of education, today.
Position Summary
We are seeking a visionary and technically profound Digital Executive Project Manager to own and drive the digital and AI-centric components of our transformation program. This is not a traditional PM role; it is a strategic leadership position requiring deep expertise in AI, LLMs, and digital product management. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of our digital platform suite, including the AI-powered LMS, digital content repository, and student/parent engagement tools, ensuring they form a cohesive, intelligent, and transformative system. This role, reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution:
• Act as the CEO's primary advisor on all digital and AI-related project deliverables.
• Define and own the project charter, roadmap, and integrated project plan for the digital transformation workstream.
• Establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) for the digital stream, setting standards for reporting, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Present compelling, data-driven updates to the Board, investors, and government stakeholders.
Technical Delivery & AI Integration:
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of the AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) and administrative tools.
• Apply hands-on expertise in Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI to architect solutions for personalized learning, automated administrative tasks, and intelligent content delivery.
• Oversee the development and integration of the suite of digital textbooks and educational software.
• Champion Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering best practices to ensure the AI systems are effective, unbiased, and contextually relevant to the Nigerian educational landscape.
• Manage vendor relationships with software development firms, AI labs, and content providers.
Stakeholder & Governance Management:
• Serve as the single point of contact for all digital workstream executive communications.
• Manage complex stakeholder landscapes, including school administrators, teachers, parents, and content creation partners.
• Implement and manage both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) for software development and Waterfall methodologies for large-scale rollouts, using tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.