Project Management Officer at Unified Payments Services Limited

Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Management Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Project Management Officer (PMO) will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects across the organization.
• This role involves tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and standards.
• The PMO will help implement project management best practices, streamline reporting, and contribute to the effective governance of the project portfolio within a dynamic fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning activities, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Monitor and track progress across multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain and update project documentation including project charters, plans, risk logs, and status reports.
• Assist in standardizing project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure tasks are assigned, deadlines are met, and risks/issues are addressed proactively.
• Organize and facilitate project review meetings, stakeholder briefings, and status update sessions.
• Prepare and present periodic project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in post-project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, or PMO support role, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Familiarity with project tracking and performance reporting systems.
• Understanding of risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, and change control processes.

Certifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile Scrum Foundation are beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.