Head, Project Management Office (PMO) at FITC

 Summary
Our Client is one of the top players in the cards and e-payments industry, with footprints within and outside Nigeria. It leads innovation in e-payments business lines, including switching, processing, acquiring and payment infrastructure, and aspires to dominate the African e-payments Market. Due to ongoing transformation, aimed at achieving this goal, it seeks a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Head, Project Management Office (PMO)

Full Description

• The Head, PMO must be business oriented and will be responsible for leading the company’s overall project management function by providing leadership, integration and management of PMO processes and functions to improve the consistency and efficiency of the company’s project delivery. He/she will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of all projects in the Company. Some of the core responsibilities of this role include:
• Define the PMO strategy and lead the design and implementation of a common project management methodology, standards and tools to drive and facilitate the successful delivery of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure risks, issues and dependencies are being recorded, monitored and proactively managed to minimise disruption to successful delivery
• Liaise closely with Business Services teams to ensure accurate & robust budget monitoring against project plans
• Devise, produce and implement new systems and processes to optimise more effective project management as required and within the framework of the organisations Project Delivery Approach
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal and external contacts, including project and Activity managers, staff, local authorities, suppliers, consultants, and contractors.

Technical Requirements            

In-depth knowledge of VMWare, Microsoft Windows, Google Apps administration, Microsoft Office tools especially Project and PMP/PRINCE 2; deep knowledge of the project management knowledge areas, which include: Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Communication Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management, Stakeholder Management; knowledge of e-payments business and products.

Educational Qualifications        

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• First Degree or its equivalent in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or any related field; professional qualification in PMP or PRINCE2;
• Experience: 10 years’ cognate experience of which minimum of 2 years must be at supervisory level in IT related project management.

Behavioural Requirements       
Excellent communication skills; analytical thinking; sound decision making skills; expert planning and execution; business acumen; good numerical skills; excellent influencing skills; exceptional negotiation skills; networking and relationship management skills; strong interpersonal skills; stakeholder management skills; proven ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.