IT Projects Manager

Description

IT Projects Manager

The Projects Manager will be responsible for leading, planning, executing, and closing multiple high-impact projects across the Bank, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and regulatory requirements. The role will oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery and post-implementation review, managing the IT Projects team, budgets, and timelines while ensuring adherence to governance standards and quality expectations.

*Functional Responsibilities*
Lead the planning and implementation of strategic technology and business transformation projects across the Bank.
Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed project charters, work plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports.
Oversee project governance, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
Manage cross-functional project teams, providing leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure timely and quality delivery.
Engage with vendors and consultants to ensure contractual obligations are met and service delivery aligns with agreed standards.
Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.
Support the continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools within the PMO framework.
Oversee post-implementation reviews and ensure lessons learned are documented and shared across the Bank.

*Financial*
Ensure all projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and scope.
Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
Optimize resource allocation and ensure cost efficiency across all project initiatives.
Oversee vendor invoicing, contract renewals, and procurement engagements in collaboration with Finance and Procurement teams.

*Customer*
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across business units to ensure successful project outcomes.
Ensure projects deliver tangible business value and improved customer experience.
Act as the key liaison between project teams, executive sponsors, and external vendors.
Ensure alignment of project deliverables with customer needs, SLAs, and regulatory timelines.

*Internal Business Process*
Ensure full adherence to the Bank’s project management framework, governance, and reporting standards.
Prepare and circulate approval memos, project reports, and board submissions as required.
Drive process improvements within the PMO to enhance efficiency, quality, and transparency.
Champion the use of modern project management tools, dashboards, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

Academic:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Business Administration is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications & Experience:
Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile, or equivalent).
Minimum 7 years’ progressive experience in project management within the banking or financial services sector, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Proven experience managing multiple large-scale IT and business transformation projects.

Desired Work Experience:
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex project dependencies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience working in a regulated environment with strong understanding of audit, risk, and compliance requirements.
Strong reporting, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Organized and self-driven, strong problem solver orientation with attention to detail

To apply, please send your applications to – recruitment@cibke.com with the subject being – the title of the job.