Project Manager

Upstream

Project Manager coordinating all aspects of mobile marketing project management for Upstream. Focused on delivery and client relationship management in Lagos, Nigeria.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeLagos • 🇳🇬 NigeriaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Project Manager reports to the SVP Operations and is tasked with managing and coordinating successfully all aspects of project management, including planning, implementation, and tracking of progress using Upstream tools, processes and methodologies.
Accountable for the management and delivery of Upstream’s Projects to Mobile Operators
Μanages the overall project plan and coordinates internal resources to ensure agreed launch dates are met
Acts as the liaison between the client and Upstream’s internal resources for the flawless execution of projects
Defines project specifications and client requirements, involving all relevant departments and ensuring technical feasibility and resource availability
Tracks progress through a solid project plan and ensures the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
Reports and escalates issues to appropriate key positions as needed
Manages client relationships and expectations
Establishes and maintains relationships with third parties
Writes clear briefs for the Engineering, Operations, and Support departments
Ensures that all departments involved in the project operate as a united team
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree, preferably in the fields of **computer science or engineering**
**3-5 years of work experience** in project management and/or consulting in either the telecom or information technology sector
Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in mobile technologies, software development, and web technologies
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Written and verbal communication skills in French will be considered as a plus
PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
Able to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking and innovation
Self-driven, responsible, and able to take ownership of projects
Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills.
The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.
Upstream is an equal-opportunity employer.
The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, or any other legally protected status.
The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer and social and recreational programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementmobile technologiessoftware developmentweb technologiesproject planningproject trackingtechnical feasibilityresource managementproject documentationanalytical thinking

Soft Skills

client-facing communicationinternal communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailself-drivenresponsibilityownershipinnovation

Certifications

PMPPRINCE II