Agile Project Manager at Onafriq

Onafriq is an omnichannel network of networks, making borders matter less by providing our partners with a single pathway to unlock the full power of cross-border and cross-platform payment solutions.

With a network spanning 40 African markets, Onafriq connects over 500 million mobile money wallets, 200 million bank accounts, and 300,000 agents in Nigeria, enabling domestic and cross-border disbursements and collections, card issuing and processing, agency banking, and treasury services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agile Project Manager

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• As an Agile Project Manager specializing in Agency Banking, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of agency banking projects using Agile methodologies.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed iteratively, on time, and in alignment with business objectives.
• Your experience in agency banking and Agile project management will be critical in driving the success of our agency banking initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, for agency banking projects, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that project teams are aligned, focused, and committed to achieving sprint goals.
• Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for sprint planning.
• Coach and mentor Agile project teams on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks, promoting self-organization, accountability, and continuous delivery of value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria, translating business requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor project progress and performance using Agile metrics and tools, such as burndown charts, velocity, and cumulative flow diagrams, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication, removing impediments and dependencies, and promoting a culture of shared ownership and accountability for project outcomes.
• Manage project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns to leadership as needed to ensure project success.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, facilitating knowledge sharing, retrospectives, and lessons learned sessions to capture insights and drive process optimization.
• Cultivate a customer-centric mindset, advocating for the voice of the customer and ensuring that project deliverables meet user needs and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field; Agile certification (e.g., PSM1 or CSM) preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Agile project management, with a focus on delivering projects in the agency banking or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading Agile projects from initiation to closure, including experience with Agile planning, execution, and delivery.
• Strong understanding of agency banking operations, including agent networks, cash management, payments, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and team members.
• Experience working with Agile tools and software, such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps, to facilitate Agile project management and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple Agile projects concurrently, while maintaining a focus on quality and delivery.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
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