Project Management Officer at Polaris Bank Limited

Polaris Bank was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 21, 2018 to offer commercial banking services to the Nigerian public. The bank commenced services on the same day, having purchased the assets and assumed certain liabilities of the defunct Skye Bank.With a footprint of over 350 branches across the country, Polaris Bank prides itself in delivering exceptional customer experience, leveraging best in class/state of the art Information Communication Technology (ICT). By focusing on ICT solutions across multiple service delivery channels (mobile banking, ATMs, POS and online platforms) Polaris Bank maintains a pivotal role in the Nigerian banking industry, providing customers with simple, convenient and secured banking services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Management Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary 
Who are we looking for:

• We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and will be responsible for managing and coordinating various projects within the organization, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion.

Job Description

• Develop and manage project plans and schedules, and allocate resources effectively
• Manage stakeholders by identifying their needs and expectations, and communicating effectively with them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze the bank’s current state of innovation and digital transformation, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Work with awarded consultants in the development and implementation of strategies for innovation and digital transformation that align with the bank’s overall business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch innovative products, services, and processes that meet customer needs and exceed industry standards
• Drives the development of comprehensive project charters, ensuring clear articulation of project goals, objectives, scope, and success criteria
• Manage project portfolios and optimizing resource allocation across multiple projects
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of project monitoring, control & evaluation principles, and practices, as well as Polaris Bank’s specific control framework
• Leads the development and implementation of standardized project monitoring, control, and evaluation processes, incorporating industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes performance measurement frameworks and reporting mechanisms to monitor project progress, quality, and compliance.
• Conducts comprehensive project reviews, analyzing performance trends, and providing insights to project managers and stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience / Requirements  

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 0 – 3 years of cognate experience.
• Relevant Professional qualification is an added advantage.eg (CIBN, ACA, ACCA, ICAN, PMP)
• Proficiency in financial software systems and advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.