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 field
• 2+ 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)