Senior Project Manager at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Department: Purepay
Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

• Guide key projects with the assigned portfolio to successful conclusion. Develop a strong and pervasive project management discipline within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects within portfolio are completed on time, on scope, and with a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Accountable for maintaining good communication lines for project performance report periodically, to support Line Business’ executive decision making
• Collaborate with business line to ensure that all projects in assigned portfolio receive the required attention
• Engage C-level stakeholders regularly to ensure that projects are properly prioritized
• Work with the Business Partner from the Financial Management group to establish targets for the fiscal year
• Work with the Value Realization team to ensure that projects are closed as at when due and ensure realization of budgeted revenue
• Manage the project portfolio of Line Business, by continuously reviewing, updating, and optimizing the portfolio to ensure alignment with evolving organizational strategy, goals, and objectives
• Ensure adherence and compliance to organizational process and industry standards
• Advice proactively on projects that will require management intervention and provide feedback to the business team
• Identify gaps in knowledge and competency of Project Managers and suggest best approach to close them Train/coach Project Managers/Interns on various aspects of the organization Products and Businesses
• Draw up and implement road map for onboarding of new Project Managers
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) setting and appraisals for direct reports and new Project Managers
• Partake in Project process review and improvement
• Coordinate elicitation exercises for Client solution requests with various SMEs and stakeholders
• Prepare Business Requirements Documents or Statement of works
• Distilling Organizational Strategy to direct report

Requirements

• First Degree in any Science or Engineering discipline
• PMP, CSM, SAFE would be an added advantage
• 6 - 7 years experience in the same or related field

Application Closing Date
27th October, 2021.