IT PMO Lead at Access Bank Plc

Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom and in all major cities in Nigeria. Also referred to as the Africa’s Bank of Best Practice, Access Bank operates on a platform of strong ethics, governance and professionalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT PMO Lead

Location: Lagos

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