• Application Deadline:
• Position: IT Program Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Summary

• Ensure the successful implementation of the PMO’s strategy, responsibilities, services and deliverables.


• Hold senior stakeholders to account as to their responsibility to the program, timely and effective decision making.


• Delivering in a complex multi- supplier environment.


• Management of program budget within allocated scope


• Manage execution, milestones and dependencies between the IT Transformation Program


• Create virtual/direct teams of high-performing, highly engaged employees.


• Manage projects to be sure they are benefiting each other and aligning with overall business goals while managing long term goals.


• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.


• Analyze and manage program risks; frequently reviewing to catch early warning signs


• Encourage information and skill sharing amongst the team


• Supervise the deliverables and operational efficiency of each project team


• Manage relationships with and among subordinates to ensure they are highly motivated to achieve set objectives.


• Monitor Programme reporting and assist team in reporting to Senior Management and stakeholders.


• Provide and maintain a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the Programme


• Ensure cross-programme dependencies are well managed and the dependency log is accurately maintained.


• Define and embed project control and governance


• Prepare regular status reporting for the engagement leadership


• Optimize the use of resources


• Drive down execution cost through negotiation as applicable


• Ensure project value and objectives (ROI) are achieved


• Adopt Agile WoW. In execution.

Skills & Experience

• First Degree in Business Management or any related discipline


• 5 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience with working with others


• Experience working in a medium/ large organization


• Fluent in English


• 5 - 7 years’ experience in managing PMO (Agile Delivery)


• Minimum of 5 years experience working in the telecoms or Fintech Industry


• Certification in Project Management (Agile)


• Fluent in English


• Strong leadership skills.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail and technicalities.


• Excellent organizational and technical skills.


• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.


• Ability to handle complex projects across all function.


• Cross-functional and executive team management.

Job Conditions (e.g. below):

• Normal working conditions


• Extended work hours, may be required.