Program Manager (Expat) - Oil & Gas Pipeline Project at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

Requirements

• Expatriate with 15+ years of experience in oil & gas project management, including 10+ years in pipeline projects
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (Master's/MBA is a plus)
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification (Mandatory)
• Experience with International Oil Companies (IOCs), PMC, or EPCM projects
• Strong knowledge of API, ASME, ISO standards and HSE regulations
• Proven leadership in large-scale, multidisciplinary projects
• An exceptional opportunity for a senior expatriate Program Manager to lead the execution of a major oil & gas pipeline project in Nigeria.

This full-time, 3-year contract role (with possible extension) requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery within scope, schedule, quality, and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end execution of the pipeline project
• Act as the primary interface between client, contractors & stakeholders
• Ensure technical oversight, compliance & risk management
• Manage budget, financials, and cost control
• Lead a multicultural team to ensure operational excellence
• Develop & implement program strategies & execution plans
• Requires expatriate experience in Africa or similar regions
• Field visits & stakeholder engagements required