Programme Delivery Manager (Hybrid) Lagos

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Programme Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end execution, academic quality, and operational profitability of our incubation cohorts and training tracks. In this role, you will hold executive accountability for curriculum architecture, facilitator governance, cohort retention, and direct margin optimization. You will serve as the strategic lead driving learning quality and participant engagement, ensuring our programmes consistently deliver measurable impact for founders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Programme Architecture & Execution:

Lead the strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of all incubation and training cohorts—from curriculum mapping and Learning Management System (LMS) setup to graduation and post-cohort retrospectives. Oversee instructional design, learning outcomes, and progression standards across all cohort tracks.

Facilitator Governance & Network Management:

Source, recruit, audit, and onboard external facilitators, guest lecturers, and industry mentors. Performance-manage external instructional talent, ensuring strict adherence to session timetables, teaching standards, and contractual scope.

Cohort Retention & Quality Assurance:

Implement proactive participant retention strategies, monitor attendance metrics, and resolve academic grievances. Run post-module and end-of-cohort evaluation audits to consistently achieve a participant satisfaction feedback score of 4.5 out of 5 and an average cohort completion rate of 85% or higher.

Financial Governance & Direct Margin Optimization:

Oversee total programme operational budgets, cost efficiency, and resource allocation. Manage direct delivery costs to maintain a target 35% direct programme margin across cohorts.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Supervise and direct the Operations Coordinator on venue, AV/IT, and session logistics execution. Partner with the Talent Manager to align curriculum modules with practical venture creation and founder readiness milestones.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 4 – 6 years of experience in programme management, instructional delivery, or cohort operations within the tech, incubator, or education ecosystem in Nigeria. Leadership & Governance: Proven track record of managing operational budgets, facilitator networks, and cohort progression pipelines. Tech & Tool Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Google Workspace, project management tools (Asana/Notion/Trello), and virtual delivery platforms (Zoom/Teams). Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong financial literacy for managing direct project margins alongside exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Gross Monthly Salary: N450,000 per month. Work Allowances: N60,000 monthly allowance. Healthcare: Standard HMO Coverage. Performance Bonus.

Application Closing Date

3rd September, 2026. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should click the "Apply Now" button, attach their CV and a cover letter using "Programme Delivery Manager" as the subject of the email.