Business Manager

Job Title: Business Manager

Job Location: Century Industrial Nigeria Company Limited, Ogere, Sagamu, Ogun State

Department: MD Office

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, locally based professional to support the Project Director across land documentation, project development, construction approvals, commissioning, operational readiness and handover. Successful candidates must exercise sound judgement, develop practical solutions, mobilise relevant expertise and convert stakeholder engagement into verifiable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute approval plans

Identify requirements, authorities, materials, fees and timelines, and maintain an actionable tracker.

Government engagement and inter-agency coordination

Build and maintain relationships with federal, state and local authorities, regulators, utilities and stakeholders; resolve cross-departmental issues.

Independent analysis and problem-solving

Address delays, disputes, and site issues; propose solutions; assess cost and time impacts; and escalate as needed.

Improve execution speed

Use early engagement, parallel preparation, coordinated reviews and inspections, and phased approvals; obtain written confirmations.

Manage external consultants

Oversee scope, progress, deliverables and payments; verify records and approvals; recommend corrective actions or replacement where necessary.

Internal coordination and reporting

Work with engineering, design, factory, and local teams; translate regulatory requirements into actions; submit weekly reports; and own agreed actions.

Cost and document control

Verify official fees, process expenditures within delegated authority, retain invoices and ensure the company retains control of accounts and key records.

Requirements

BSc/MSc in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline

Good communication and analytical skills

Good interpersonal skills and exposure to regulatory agencies, particularly within Ogun, Lagos, Abuja and Kano.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to century_recruitment@sunda.com and copy samuel@sunda.com. Successful candidates will be required to resume immediately.

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