Project Manager

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Ref ID: 80455073A-0001
Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos

Job Description

• The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering technology projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring objectives are achieved within approved scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize IT initiatives, gathering and documenting business requirements, defining project scope, coordinating internal resources and external vendors, managing project governance, monitoring risks and budgets, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and providing regular progress reports.
• The incumbent is expected to drive successful project execution, maintain strong relationships across business and technology teams, ensure compliance with project management standards, and contribute to the achievement of organizational strategic goals through effective planning, coordination, and delivery of IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Agile, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• Candidates should have a minimum of 4years of experience in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Analysis, or Process Improvement roles, with proven experience managing projects from initiation through implementation and successful delivery.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management, requirements gathering, vendor management, reporting, and communication skills, as well as a solid understanding of project planning, risk management, budgeting, and project governance methodologies.
• The ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver projects in line with business objectives will be essential for success in this role.

Additional Information:

• Upholding Standards 
• Following Procedures 
• Taking Action 
• Showing Composure
• Completing Tasks.

Technical Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Project Accounting
• Requirements Engineering
• Stakeholder Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online