Agile Project Manager (Nigeria)

About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly organised and tech-savvy Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional collaboration and ensure the successful completion of fast-paced SaaS projects. In this role, you’ll vet and onboard new productivity tools, manage project timelines, provide clear reporting, and ensure smooth coordination across departments. You’ll serve as the go-to contact for internal updates and initiatives, actively resolve bottlenecks, and adapt workflows to meet evolving business needs.

Core Tasks:

1. ● Vet, evaluate, and assist with onboarding new SaaS tools to improve team productivity and internal operations
2. ● Maintain project tracker with up-to-date information and status updates across teams
3. ● Provide regular reporting and constantly assess project statuses and progress
4. ● Facilitate collaboration across departments
5. ● Act as the primary point of contact for all internal project updates and initiatives
6. ● Drive project timelines, manage risks, and ensure team success
7. ● Adjust workflows and processes in response to changing requirements and feedback
8. ● Own executive calendar management, meeting coordination, and scheduling priorities
9. ● Proactively follow up with team members and stakeholders to identify and resolve bottlenecks, thereby advancing projects.

Must-Have:

• ● 3+ years of experience in project management within a SaaS or tech environment
• ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field2+ years of experience using Jira, Click-Up, Monday.com or similar agile project management tools
• ● Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• ● Demonstrated understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• ● Technically fluent — comfortable working alongside engineering and product teams
• ● Excellent organizational skills with a strong bias for follow-up and follow-through
• ● Ability to work EST hours

Nice to Have:

• ● Any relevant professional certifications (Certified Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, SAFe, etc.)
• ● Familiarity with Slack, Notion, Gmail, and other modern SaaS collaboration tools
• ● Experience evaluating and implementing SaaS software across a company
• ● Background in executive support, operations, or cross-functional coordination
• ● Familiarity with API concepts, integrations, and/or no-code tools (e.g. Zapier, Airtable, Make)