Team Member, IT PMO at Access Bank

Job Roles

• Maintaining and providing guidance on IT PMO (Project Management Office) processes and policies.
• Timely and quality reporting on the project portfolio.
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the PMO as guided by the Team Lead, PMO
• Standardization of project templates in line with organizational best practices

Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance to project governance frameworks and development of appropriate reporting tools which deliver value.
• All governance reporting is accurate and timely, with appropriate reporting on project timeframes, budget, scope, and benefits.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Providing support and assistance to project managers and members of the project team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, PMO
• Participate in all IT Planning and policy development efforts.
• The production of periodic project reports overseen by the Team Lead.
• Provide supportive leadership, motivating and directing staff as they work.
• Influence internal stakeholders to achieve the desired outcomes, including process improvement, of the PMO.

Job Requirements
Education:

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

Experience:

• 4 - 6 years' working experience within project management, preferably in a financial institution.

Certification(s):

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

Skills / Competence:

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Proven experience as a PMO member or project management experience
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Sound understanding of change management practices.
• 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
• 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.