Senior Project Manager at iRecharge Tech-Innovations Limited

iRecharge Tech-Innovations Limited is an innovative FInancial services company committed to reshaping the future of banking by leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide innovative FInancial solutions. With a focus on excellence and operational eFFciency,we strive to deliver a seamless banking experience for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with the strategic goals of the financial institution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including departments such as IT, Finance, Risk Management, and Compliance, to ensure a coordinated approach to project execution.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and effective communication among project teams.
• Identify potential risks associated with project execution and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and update risk management plans accordingly.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation.
• Provide accurate financial forecasts and updates to senior management.
• Ensure that projects comply with all relevant regulatory requirements within the financial industry.
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to address regulatory considerations.
• Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress.
• Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder alignment with project objectives.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet high standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to monitor project performance.
• Lead change management initiatives associated with projects, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
• Address resistance and facilitate acceptance of change among project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and project sponsors.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within project management methodologies.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in the financial industry.
• In-depth knowledge of financial products, services, and regulatory considerations.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Project Delivery:

• Percentage of projects completed on time.
• Percentage of projects completed within budget.
• Number of projects meeting all defined objectives and deliverables.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Accuracy of project plans (scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation).
• Alignment of project objectives with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Management:

• Stakeholder satisfaction rating (via surveys and feedback).
• Frequency and quality of stakeholder communication and updates.
• Number of stakeholder issues resolved within agreed timelines.

Risk Management:

• Number of identified risks mitigated successfully.
• Frequency of risk assessments conducted.
• Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies (measured by the reduction in project impact).

Budget Management:

• Accuracy of financial forecasts and updates.
• Percentage deviation from project budgets.
• Efficiency in resource allocation and cost control.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Number of compliance issues or violations encountered during projects.
• Timeliness of addressing regulatory considerations.
• Frequency and results of collaboration with compliance and legal teams.

Quality Assurance:

• Number of quality assurance processes implemented.
• Number of project deliverables meeting quality standards.
• Frequency and outcomes of project performance reviews.

Change Management:

• Effectiveness of change management initiatives (measured by stakeholder adoption and minimal operational disruption).
• Number of resistance issues addressed and resolved.
• Stakeholder feedback on change management processes.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Timeliness and accuracy of project status reports.
• Completeness and organization of project documentation.
• Number of process improvements identified and implemented based on lessons learned.

Team Collaboration and Leadership:

• Team satisfaction and engagement levels.
• Frequency and effectiveness of team communication and collaboration.
• Number of cross-departmental initiatives successfully coordinated.

Application Closing Date
31st November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, Cover Letter and any relevant certications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.