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  • Posted: Oct 8, 2025
    Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
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  • UP® otherwise known as Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. UP® operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.
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    Head, Business Intelligence

    Job Objectives

    • The Head of the Business Intelligence Department will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of data-driven strategies to support key business decisions.
    • This role involves overseeing data analytics, performance reporting, and insight generation to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency across the fintech organization.
    • The individual will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, ensuring data quality, and aligning BI solutions with business goals.

    Duities and Responsibilities

    • Develop and lead the execution of the company’s business intelligence and analytics strategy.
    • Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data to provide strategic insights for decision-making.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and deliver tailored BI solutions.
    • Design and implement scalable reporting systems and dashboards that monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
    • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of data across all platforms and systems.
    • Leverage data science and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, trends, and business opportunities.
    • Guide data governance initiatives to ensure proper data management and compliance with relevant regulations.
    • Present data insights and strategic recommendations to executive management and relevant stakeholders.
    • Manage and mentor a team of data analysts and BI professionals to build organizational capability in analytics.
    • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and fintech.
    • Lead projects aimed at improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and revenue optimization through data insights.
    • In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
    • A Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a similar discipline is highly desirable.

    General Experience:

    • Strong understanding of the fintech industry, products, and digital financial services.

    Technical Skills:

    • Proficient in data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
    • Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics tools.
    • Expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
    • Experience implementing advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms.
    • Strong understanding of database management, data governance, and compliance in a fintech environment.

    Certifications:

    • Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent are a plus.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
    • Proven track record of using data to drive strategic decisions in a fintech or technology-driven environment.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.
    • Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
    • High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence senior stakeholders.

    Application Closing Date
    11th November, 2025.

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    Head / Team Lead, Project Management Office

    Job Description

    • The Head of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the PMO function, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic and operational projects across the organization.
    • This role provides strategic oversight, develops and implements standardized project management methodologies, and ensures alignment of projects with corporate objectives.
    • The PMO Lead will oversee project managers/coordinators, drive portfolio governance, facilitate executive-level reporting, and act as a key liaison between project teams and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead the PMO function, setting strategic direction and ensuring best-in-class project governance and delivery practices.
    • Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
    • Develop and maintain standardized project management frameworks, templates, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
    • Provide leadership and coaching to project managers and coordinators, ensuring a high-performing, delivery-focused team.
    • Establish and manage a robust project portfolio management process, including intake, prioritization, resource planning, and reporting.
    • Monitor project and program performance across the portfolio, tracking milestones, risks, costs, benefits, and outcomes.
    • Lead the preparation and presentation of executive dashboards, performance reports, and project updates to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learned, project audits, and process enhancements.
    • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment across teams, ensuring projects deliver intended business value.
    • Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven execution within the project management discipline.
    • In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
    • A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
    • Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

    Technical Skills:

    • Advanced proficiency with project management and portfolio tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana).
    • Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
    • Strong command of performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards.
    • Understanding of change management, stakeholder engagement, and project budgeting.

    Certifications:

    • PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification is required.
    • Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are highly desirable.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
    • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
    • High attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

    Application Closing Date
    31st October, 2025.

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    Project Management Officer

    Job Objectives

    • The Project Management Officer (PMO) will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects across the organization.
    • This role involves tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and standards.
    • The PMO will help implement project management best practices, streamline reporting, and contribute to the effective governance of the project portfolio within a dynamic fintech environment.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Support project planning activities, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
    • Monitor and track progress across multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
    • Maintain and update project documentation including project charters, plans, risk logs, and status reports.
    • Assist in standardizing project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization.
    • Coordinate with project teams to ensure tasks are assigned, deadlines are met, and risks/issues are addressed proactively.
    • Organize and facilitate project review meetings, stakeholder briefings, and status update sessions.
    • Prepare and present periodic project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
    • Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
    • metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
    • Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
    • Assist in post-project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Requirements
    Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
    • A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 4 years experience in a project management, project coordination, or PMO support role, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
    • Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

    Technical Skills:

    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
    • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
    • Familiarity with project tracking and performance reporting systems.
    • Understanding of risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, and change control processes.

    Certifications:

    • Certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile Scrum Foundation are beneficial.

    Soft Skills:

    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
    • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
    • High attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

    Application Closing Date
    30th November, 2025.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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