Program Manager at Sproxil Nigeria Limited

Sproxil is a global provider of brand protection and consumer engagement solutions. The company focuses on deploying advanced technologies to combat counterfeiting, product theft, and product adulteration, while also offering platforms that enable direct consumer interaction and engagement.

• The Program Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of private sector, donor-funded, and grant-supported projects across Nigeria.
• The role places strong emphasis on public health initiatives, data collection systems, and digital innovation programs.
• The successful candidate will manage complex, multi-state projects, engage with donors, government agencies, and partners, and ensure timely, budget-compliant, and fully aligned delivery of project objectives.

• Grant & Program Management
  • Lead the planning, execution, and closure of funded projects such as malaria programs, health data initiatives, supply-chain intelligence, and digital surveys.
  • Convert grant agreements, log-frames, and donor work plans into structured execution roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Manage multi-state implementations, including pilot phases, scale-ups, and nationwide deployments.
• Budget, Compliance & Reporting
  • Take ownership of project budgets, burn rates, and financial forecasts while maintaining strict financial discipline and donor compliance.
  • Monitor project deliverables against KPIs, indicators, and timelines set by grants.
  • Develop high-quality donor reports, including narrative, financial, and monitoring & evaluation inputs, in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements, regulatory standards, and internal governance policies.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management
  • Act as the main point of contact for donor agencies, implementing partners, government bodies (e.g., NAFDAC, NMEP), NGOs, and vendors.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams such as call centre operations, field officers, data analysts, product teams, and engineering units.
  • Oversee third-party vendors, consultants, and field partners to ensure effective collaboration.
• Operational Execution
  • Supervise field operations, training initiatives, call-center-based surveys (CATI), and digital data collection processes.
  • Identify potential operational risks early and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure high data quality, operational readiness, and seamless coordination between teams.
• Monitoring, Learning & Improvement
  • Collaborate with analytics and M&E teams to monitor performance, generate insights, and capture lessons learned.
  • Support continuous improvement of project delivery frameworks, tools, and standard operating procedures.
  • Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and strategies for scaling programs where necessary.

• Essential
  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
  • 7–10+ years of experience managing complex projects, including 3–5 years in donor-funded, grant-supported, or social enterprise programs.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-state or national-level projects within Nigeria.
  • Strong knowledge of grant compliance, budgeting, reporting, and donor expectations.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Nigeria.
• Highly Desirable
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience working with international donors such as Gates Foundation, Global Fund, USAID, DFID, or UN agencies.
  • Background in public health programs, malaria initiatives, surveys, monitoring & evaluation, or digital data collection.
  • Familiarity with CATI, field surveys, dashboards, or large-scale data operations.
  • Experience engaging with government agencies or regulatory bodies in Nigeria.

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivery
• Excellent stakeholder and donor management capabilities
• High attention to detail and strong execution discipline
• Financial, operational, and data operations expertise
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Structured problem-solving approach under pressure

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.