• Application Deadline: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Project Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer  , Project Management 
  

Job Description

Our client, a top tier Commercial Bank requires the services of a Senior Project Manager who will assist with the delivery of IT projects and programs within specified criteria of time, scope, cost and quality.

The Senior Project Manager will be expected to handle project support functions, track progress of the projects, develop reports, milestones and budget as well as Interface with System integrators to deliver work.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of assigned project work packages, escalating issues that are beyond set tolerances to the Team Lead, IT Projects and programs for resolution.


• Document project business cases in conjunction with Project Owners


• Help with the development of quality assurance test plans and participate in testing.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program Delivery and Program Manager


• Participate in all IT Planning and policy development efforts.


• Facilitate the resolution of any issues encountered.


• Assist with quality management for solutions deployment and day-to-day operations.


• Help with the production of periodic project reports.


• Coordinate end users training before delivery of solutions

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• B.Sc in any Science, Technology or Engineering related course


• 6 - 8 years' working experience as a project manager, preferably in a financial institution.


• Experience with iterative development project delivery


• ITIL, PMP, CBAP, Professional Scrum Product Owner, ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager 


• Competency in project management tools


• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices


• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies


• Risk management experience in project management


• Sound understanding of change management practices.


•  Experience with successful Agile techniques


• Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on IT enabled business change projects.


• Adequate knowledge of package implementation of integrated systems


• Working knowledge of contract management, budget, and cost management


• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)


• Organization and coordination skills


• Performance management


• Initiative/ Entrepreneurship/ taking ownership.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.