Project Manager at Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL)

Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL) - We are a team of professionals with the goal of creating solutions and providing professional business and administrative services while creating value for all our shareholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, monitoring, and delivering strategic and operational projects across the Bank.
• The role ensures that all initiatives are aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives and delivered within approved timelines, scope, and budget.
• The successful candidate will provide project oversight, performance monitoring, and strategic support to the Head, Strategy & Planning while ensuring effective stakeholder management, governance compliance, and operational efficiency across all assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project charters, implementation plans, timelines, and schedules aligned with the Bank’s strategic priorities.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, resource requirements, and timelines in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure effective project execution and delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to minimise project disruption.
• Ensure compliance with approved governance frameworks, regulatory standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, records, and version control processes.
• Work closely with the Head, Strategy & Planning to ensure alignment between projects and the Bank’s strategic roadmap.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates, reports, and performance dashboards to senior management and project steering committees.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication of project milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Support the monitoring and execution of the Bank’s strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Provide strategic insights, reporting, and data analytics to track progress against strategic objectives.
• Participate in business performance reviews, strategic planning sessions, workshops, and annual planning activities.
• Develop project budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure projects remain within approved financial limits.
• Optimise resource allocation and utilisation to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and third-party service providers to ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and timelines.
• Support performance management activities, including staff supervision, appraisals, and development where applicable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of projects delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stakeholder satisfaction ratings on project execution and delivery.
• Percentage of strategic initiatives successfully executed.
• Number of risks and issues proactively resolved without escalation.
• Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of project reports and documentation.
• Contribution to the achievement of the Bank’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Efficiency in resource utilisation and budget management.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification in Project Management such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in project management, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of strategy execution, business transformation, and performance monitoring.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional, high-impact, and enterprise-wide projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and deliver projects successfully within agreed timelines and budgets.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team coordination, and people management skills.
• Excellent project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting capabilities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of banking operations, compliance requirements, and the regulatory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable project plans.

Salary
N1,000,000 - N3,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Ayomide.lala@kennediaconsulting.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.