• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Project and Program Management 
  
  

Job Summary

• Lead and deliver bank-wide projects that grow revenue, improve operations, ensure CBN/NDIC compliance, and scale financial inclusion products.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects: new product launches, core banking upgrades, branch expansion, agency banking rollout, mobile app, financial inclusion programs.


• Product Rollouts: Lead launch of micro-loans, group lending, POS/Agent banking, savings products, USSD, mobile app. Work with Marketing and Risk.


• Core Banking Integration: Manage CBS upgrades, integration with NIBSS, CBN, NIMC, BVN, credit bureaus, payment gateways.


• Process Re-engineering: Map AS-IS processes, design TO-BE. Drive automation to reduce loan TAT


• Regulatory Projects: Drive CBN/NDIC compliance projects: AML/CFT upgrade


• Scope, Timeline & Budget Control: Develop project charter, WBS, Gantt, risk register.


• Stakeholder Management: Align Business, IT, Risk, Compliance, Ops, Branches, and Vendors. Run steering committee meetings and status reports.


• Vendor & Contract Management: Manage fintech vendors, consultants, contractors. Ensure SLAs and value-for-money.


• Post-Implementation Review: Track benefits 3-6 months after go-live: revenue, cost saving, customer uptake.


• Change Management: Train staff, develop SOPs, manage communication


• Data Protection, Cybersecurity framework implementation.

Requirements

• First Degree in any Discipline with a minimum of Second Class lower or HND with Upper Credit division.


• Minimum of five years’ experience with 3 years managing projects in a bank, fintech, or financial services. MFB experience is a strong plus.


• PMP certification is an added advantage.


• Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision are essential.


• Knowledge of CBN Microfinance Bank guidelines, AML/CFT, Agency Banking Framework, Financial Inclusion Strategy.


• Great knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suites.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.