Project Manager at Access Bank

Job Roles:

• Assist with the delivery of assigned IT projects and programs, within specified criteria of time, scope, cost and quality.
• 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.
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program Delivery and Program Manager

Job Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in technical field.

Experience:

• 2 - 8 years formal project management experience in outsourced environment
• Prior experience in project management
• Experience with iterative development project delivery
• Competency in project management tools
• Knowledge of Company business processes and systems

Certification(s):

• Project management certification
• Other relevant professional qualifications
• Skills/Competence:
  • Ability to use initiatives.
  • Good knowledge of Project Planning and Management skills
  • 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)