22 Jul 2024
Senior Project Manager at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
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- Company: Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
- Location: Ghana
- State: Jobs in Accra
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Banking Jobs in Ghana
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Job Description
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of Complex Projects and or Programs in line with Group Project Management Policy and Framework.
He/ She should ensure program delivered meet business expectations and that projects and programs are registered on the approved project portal with key deliverables defined for each stage/phase in the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure and or Agile/Scrum methodology where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead / Manage the delivery of Complex Projects and or Programs:
- Business Applications (Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Treasury, Risk, Procurement, Audit, etc.)
- Infrastructure
- Cards
- Ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations.
- Manage site and application delivery in an Agile development environment.
- Participate in defining and document digital product features.
- Participate and Lead design sessions and work with the team/designer to document wireframes, design, and user experience.
- Review work with the technical team to bring the product to life
- Oversee the QA and testing process and work with the team to ensure all features are tested and functioning properly
- Participate in the ongoing evaluation of new technologies and services
- Solicit feedback from all levels of the organization, including senior management, and prioritize and incorporate relevant feedback into the mobile and digital product offerings.
- Apply Project Management Methodology, standards and processes in the implementation of projects/programs.
- Ensure all initiative approval conditions are met before their commencement.
- Ensure project/Program information is complete, updated and stored in the project repository.
- Create and Manage program Schedules.
- Identify Resource requirements, secure resource assignments and supervise implementation.
- Identify Stake holders.
- Manage the scope, time and cost of the project/programs to meet functional business and quality expectations.
- Schedule and attend project governance meetings.
- Manage project/program financials
- Manage transition of the product / service to the responsible technology operations unit.
- Provide accurate project/programs status updates in agreed format and at agreed frequency to relevant stakeholders.
- Liaise with Organizational Change Management function to define and execute a benefits realization plan and change management strategy for the projects/programs.
- Ensure Central Design Authority, Information Security, Test and Version Control and Change Approval Board (CAB) approvals are obtained in the life cycle of the projects.
JOB CONTEXT
- In charge of complex project and Program implementation for Ecobank Business and Technology Departments
- Making sure all projects and Programs adhere to Group Project Management Policy and Framework
- Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks and all sites involved in the project.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Delivery / Implementation of the assigned Business Initiative/projects and or programs on Time, within Budget, according to scope and at the right quality.
- Timely and accurate communication of status, reporting and engagement of stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITY METRICS
- Delivery of assigned Projects and Programs
- On Time,
- Within Budget
- According to the approved Scope
- With Quality
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Resource Management
DELIVERABLES
- Deliver the Product/Outcome/Solution expected at the approval of the initiative.
- Accurate and Timely Reporting on Project/program Status to Stakeholders.
- Management of Project/program Resources (Budget, Engineers, Vendors) to deliver on the expectations of the initiative.
Skills Required
Background/experience
- Minimum of a BSc/HND in Information Technology and a Master’s degree in Business Admin is recommended
- 8 – 12 years working experience in the delivery of complex Projects/Programs .
- Must have Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince 2) or and Agile/Scrum certification.
- Must have program management training. Certification is a plus
- Fluency in the French Language is a plus.
Specific job skills
- Very Good Understanding of IT Systems of Banking.
- Knowledge of Technology (Database Management, Networks, Operating Systems, Disaster Recovery, BCM, Internet, Extranet, Client/Server and n-tiers architecture, Servers, Security, etc)
- Exposure to technology management standards like ITIL, COBIT and TOGAF is a plus.
- Exposure or Knowledge in any one of Business Application, Technology Infrastructure and Card Operations is a plus.
- Experience and Knowledge of MS Office tools like MS project, Power Point, Visio, MS Word etc.
- Strong Analytical and documentation skills
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS
- Effective Problem-Solving skills
- Outstanding organizational and presentation skills
- Results Oriented
- Strong Leadership Capability
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills including the ability to explain technology solutions.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to efficiently prioritize and multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines and team objectives.
- Proactive, hands-on with can-do approach; A positive, flexible and proactive approach
- Strong team player
- Ability to mentor, guide and support Project Managers.
Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click HereClosing Date : 10th August, 2024
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