IT Program Manager

Job title : IT Program Manager jobs in Lagos Job Location : Lagos Deadline : May 17, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Job Summary

• Ensure the successful implementation of the PMO’s strategy, responsibilities, services and deliverables.
• Hold senior stakeholders to account as to their responsibility to the program, timely and effective decision making.
• Delivering in a complex multi- supplier environment.
• Management of program budget within allocated scope
• Manage execution, milestones and dependencies between the IT Transformation Program
• Create virtual/direct teams of high-performing, highly engaged employees.
• Manage projects to be sure they are benefiting each other and aligning with overall business goals while managing long term goals.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
• Analyze and manage program risks; frequently reviewing to catch early warning signs
• Encourage information and skill sharing amongst the team
• Supervise the deliverables and operational efficiency of each project team
• Manage relationships with and among subordinates to ensure they are highly motivated to achieve set objectives.
• Monitor Programme reporting and assist team in reporting to Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Provide and maintain a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the Programme
• Ensure cross-programme dependencies are well managed and the dependency log is accurately maintained.
• Define and embed project control and governance
• Prepare regular status reporting for the engagement leadership
• Optimize the use of resources
• Drive down execution cost through negotiation as applicable
• Ensure project value and objectives (ROI) are achieved
• Adopt Agile WoW. In execution.

• First Degree in Business Management or any related discipline
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience with working with others
• Experience working in a medium/ large organization
• Fluent in English
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in managing PMO (Agile Delivery)
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in the telecoms or Fintech Industry
• Certification in Project Management (Agile)
• Fluent in English
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and technicalities.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills.
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to handle complex projects across all function.
• Cross-functional and executive team management.

• Normal working conditions
• Extended work hours, may be required.