IT PMO Lead at Access Bank

Job Roles

• Responsible for building and leading the IT PMO (Project Management Office) to the highest governance standards in line with the organization’s strategic focus.
• Overseeing project management staff and providing guidance on PMO processes and policies.
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the PMO.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of program and project governance frameworks and development of appropriate reporting tools which deliver value.
• Review programs and projects for deliverability including adequate resourcing,
• Ensures all governance reporting is accurate and timely, with appropriate updates on project timeframes, budget, scope, and benefits.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Provide metrics to evaluate project managers and other related staff on their projects.
• Provide oversight on project resourcing.
• Participate in all IT Planning and policy development efforts.
• Facilitate the resolution of any issues encountered.
• Oversees the production of periodic project reports for senior management.
• Provide supportive leadership, motivating and directing staff as they work.
• Influence internal stakeholders to achieve the desired outcomes, including process improvement, of the PMO.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program Delivery.

Job Requirements
Education:

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

Experience:

• 10 - 12 years' working experience as a project manager, preferably in a financial institution.

Certification(s):

• Relevant professional qualifications and master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Skills/Competence:

• Proven experience as a PMO manager or other managerial position
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on IT enabled business change projects.
• Working knowledge of contract management, budget, and cost management
• Risk management experience in project management
• Sound understanding of change management practices.
• Adequate knowledge of package implementation of integrated systems
• Strong knowledge and use of project management methodologies and its implementation.
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Good understanding of Agile methodology.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills
• High level of accountability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Leadership skills
• Detail Oriented with problem-solving.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• Strong resource management experience.
• Good mentorship skills