Project Manager (Information Technology)

Nigeria Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
We're seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager to join our PMO and lead the delivery of high-impact initiatives. As a key driver of execution excellence, you'll orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver strategic internal and client-facing projects with precision and business alignment.

Your Mission:

- Champion end-to-end project success by applying structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to complex initiatives

- Transform business objectives into actionable plans while maintaining rigorous governance standards

- Serve as the catalyst for value realization by bridging strategy and execution

- Elevate stakeholder engagement through data-driven insights and executive-level communication

Main Responsibilities:

Project & Delivery Management

- Manage and deliver multiple internal and client-facing projects (strategy, transformation, or implementation) with clarity, control, and confidence.

- Ensure adherence to PMO lifecycle phases (Initiate → Plan → Execute → Control → Close) while maintaining flexibility for Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.

- Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scope definition, workstream planning, milestone tracking, and post-implementation reviews.

- Drive strategic alignment by ensuring projects tie to organizational OKRs, value priorities, and business case benefits (cost savings, revenue growth, risk mitigation).

- Own project governance, including steering committee updates, executive briefings, and risk/escalation management.

Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the primary point of contact for engagements, ensuring accountability across cross-functional teams (internal & client).

- Engage with C-level executives and business sponsors to align on objectives, manage expectations, and drive high-impact decisions.

- Conduct discovery workshops to define project scope, success metrics, and critical milestones.

- Apply hypothesis-driven problem-solving to break down complex challenges and structure actionable recommendations.

- Develop client-ready deliverables (decks, dashboards, progress reports) with clear insights and executive-level storytelling.

Operational Excellence & Reporting

- Maintain real-time visibility into project health via Power BI dashboards, status reports, and risk/issue logs.

- Track productivity, capacity utilization, and engagement health across assigned projects.

Lead PMO and steering committee reviews, presenting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

- Optimize resource allocation (internal teams, vendors, contractors) to maximize efficiency and delivery quality.

Risk, Change & Continuous Improvement

- Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of blockers.

- Partner with Change Management teams to drive stakeholder adoption and readiness.

Implement post-mortems and lessons learned to refine processes and improve future delivery.

- Champion best practices in project management and contribute to PMO knowledge sharing.

General Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a project manager in a technology, Fintech, Banking Industry

- Any relevant Project mamagement certifications. Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

- Team Player: Strong team collaboration skills.

- Up-to-Date Knowledge: Stay informed about the latest tech, creative, and industry trends.

- Deadline-Oriented: Commitment to meeting project deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Fully Onsite

Application Question(s):
• How many years of experience do you have as a Project Manager?
• How many years of experience do you have in the IT, FinTech or Banking Industry?
• Are you open to a fully onsite role?

Work Location: In person
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Sep 16, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Source: External