Agile Project Manager at Access Bank

Job Roles

• Ensure with the delivery of assigned IT projects and programs, within specified criteria of time, scope, cost and quality using agile methodology
• Handle project support functions
• Track the progress of the projects and develop reports on progress, milestones and budget.
• Interface with System Integrators to deliver work

Functions and 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

Job Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Experience:

• 4 - 6 years' working experience as a project manager, preferably in a financial institution
• Experience with iterative development project delivery

Certification(s):

• Relevant professional qualifications including ITIL, PMI Certified Associate in Project Management, CBAP, Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and Prince2 Foundation

Skills/Competence:

• Ability to use initiatives.
• 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
• Good knowledge of Project Planning and Management Skills
• Sound understanding of change management practices.
• 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
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Good oral & written communication