BE PART OF THE TEAM
PROJECT MANAGER (1) – PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Job Scope
Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of Bank-wide projects to ensure strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and compliance with Bank policies, while delivering project outcomes on time, within scope and budget.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Planning and Initiation
Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with Project Sponsors and Owners.
Develop comprehensive Project Plans covering WBS, KPIs, risk registers, change management, communication, and UAT strategies.
Coordinate project approval processes, ensuring required sign-offs are obtained (Project Plan, BRS, etc.).
2. Project Execution and Team Coordination
Conduct and lead Project Kick-off meetings; communicate roles, timelines, and escalation paths.
Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors across project lifecycle phases.
Ensure availability of resources, infrastructure, and vendor contracts prior to execution.
Track progress against milestones and ensure task dependencies are managed.
3. Monitoring, Reporting and Performance Management
Monitor project performance using tools and metrics such as SV, CV, and KPI dashboards.
Conduct weekly project status meetings; escalate critical delays or risks to PMO, PSC, or MC as needed.
Submit structured progress reports, highlighting milestones, risks, budget use, and issue resolution.
4. Risk, Compliance, and Change Management
Identify, assess, and document risks across operational, financial, regulatory, and cybersecurity domains.
Work with RMCD and Technology to ensure timely completion of ORA, ISA, and CSA assessments.
Ensure changes in scope, timeline, or budget are escalated and approved per the Bank’s change approval matrix.
5. Testing, Go-Live, and Deployment
Oversee UAT planning, test script preparation, coordination with testers, and UAT sign-off by Project Owner.
Facilitate Go/No-Go readiness assessments and coordinate production deployment with Technology teams.
Ensure rollback plans, DR strategies, and post-go-live support structures are in place.
6. Project Closure and Review
Ensure business deliverables and success criteria are met before closure.
Lead Post-Implementation Review (PIR) and document lessons learned for process improvement.
Oversee the formal project sign-off and document archival in PMO records
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in related field with Minimum 03 years of work experience in a similar field OR,
Bachelor’s Degree in related field with minimum 05 years of work experience in a similar field with 2 years of work experience in managerial position or similar capacity
Proven working experience as a project manager in the information technology sector.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques such as Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.
Experience with project management tools, such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Clickup, Notion and similar tools.
Excellent client-facing, verbal, listening, and written and internal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, senior management, and other departments.
Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment.
Industry certifications relevant to the role such as PMP, PRINCE2, etc. are an added advantage.
Technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies are an added advantage.
Documents required with application.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume,
Attested educational certificates,
National ID card copy,
Passport Size Photo
Police Report (validity less than 06 months)
Deadline:
Date: 27th April 2025
Time: 14:30
Inquiries
Should you have any inquiries please send us an email to [email protected].
REMUNERATION
Competitive Salary
Performance-based bonus
Annual Increment
Health insurance for staff and direct dependents
Professional growth and development
Exclusive employee benefits on bank's products.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend interview.
