Special Projects Lead

Responsibilities:

• Identify high-potential business opportunities that align with MEPI’s core strengths and structure. 
• Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to validate the viability of new initiatives. 
• Develop comprehensive business cases, financial models, and go-to-market strategies for proposed ventures. 
• Lead the full lifecycle of special projects, managing them from initial ideation through to launch and scaling. 
• Define project scope, KPIs, and milestones while ensuring delivery stays within budget and timelines. 
• Drive monetisation strategies and oversee P&L performance to ensure projects are profitable and financially sustainable. 
• Improve efficiency by optimising pricing models, cost structures, and operational processes. 
• Build and motivate project teams while collaborating with internal stakeholders (Finance, Ops, Legal, Marketing). 
• Provide senior management with regular progress reports, insights, and strategic recommendations. 
• Flag risks early with mitigation strategies and ensure full compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a relevant technical field. 
• A proven track record in Business Development, Strategy, Project Management, or Venture Building, specifically with experience leading initiatives from concept to execution. 
• Practical experience is required in at least one of these industries: Real Estate Management, Hospitality, Financial/Capital Markets, Consumer Goods or Technology/Platform-based businesses. 
• Strong understanding of P&L management, ROI analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting. 
• A versatile, entrepreneurial mindset capable of building business lines with limited resources, moving between diverse industries, and executing quickly (test, learn, pivot). 
• Ability to assemble, develop, and lead high-performing teams to deliver results.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 

Remuneration: NGN 400,000 - 600,000 Monthly