About this role

Project Manager

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Lagos Job Field Project and Program Management

Lead and deliver bank-wide projects that grow revenue, improve operations, ensure CBN/NDIC compliance, and scale financial inclusion products.

End-to-End Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects: new product launches, core banking upgrades, branch expansion, agency banking rollout, mobile app, financial inclusion programs.
Product Rollouts: Lead launch of micro-loans, group lending, POS/Agent banking, savings products, USSD, mobile app. Work with Marketing and Risk.
Core Banking Integration: Manage CBS upgrades, integration with NIBSS, CBN, NIMC, BVN, credit bureaus, payment gateways.
Process Re-engineering: Map AS-IS processes, design TO-BE. Drive automation to reduce loan TAT
Regulatory Projects: Drive CBN/NDIC compliance projects: AML/CFT upgrade
Scope, Timeline & Budget Control: Develop project charter, WBS, Gantt, risk register.
Stakeholder Management: Align Business, IT, Risk, Compliance, Ops, Branches, and Vendors. Run steering committee meetings and status reports.
Vendor & Contract Management: Manage fintech vendors, consultants, contractors. Ensure SLAs and value-for-money.
Post-Implementation Review: Track benefits 3-6 months after go-live: revenue, cost saving, customer uptake.
Change Management: Train staff, develop SOPs, manage communication
Data Protection, Cybersecurity framework implementation.

First Degree in any Discipline with a minimum of Second Class lower or HND with Upper Credit division.
Minimum of five years’ experience with 3 years managing projects in a bank, fintech, or financial services. MFB experience is a strong plus.
PMP certification is an added advantage.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision are essential.
Knowledge of CBN Microfinance Bank guidelines, AML/CFT, Agency Banking Framework, Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Great knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office suites.
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Project Manager