Project Manager

Job Description Create project plan and other supporting projects; conduct project initiation meetings with institutions document before project kickoff. Manage the implementation for channels specific integration and all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives. Manage project change request through the adoption of the organization change request process and report on project success criteria results, metrics, test, and deployment management activities. Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, priorities, and milestones. Facilitate effective communication and foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment and engagement across all project teams. Prioritize project intakes and ensure projects are properly assigned to project team members. Maintain a program report that provides an overview of the status of all projects currently in progress and those that have been completed. Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency as it relates to the evolving need of solution delivery department. Prepare estimates, assign resource(s) and duration and detailed project plan for all phases of the project. Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and facilitate project status update meetings. Manage project risk and issues, adopt the appropriate response for identified risk & resolve project issues. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide regular updates on project status, and address any concerns or issues in a timely manner. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure a high level of satisfaction with project outcomes. Requirements BSc/BEng in Project Management, Engineering, or a relevant field of study. Higher qualifications and/or professional certifications in a related field will be a huge plus. 5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects, including experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment, documentation and gathering of requirements from the clients / businesses, with relevant experience with full product lifecycle and understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle, is essential. Skilled in project management, stakeholder management, risk & issues management; manage p roject scheduling, monitoring & control tasks using Microsoft Project or other relevant tools. Experience in product management, business requirement gathering & documentation, and good understanding of the SDLC process. Behavioral & technical competency: Analytical skills, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, Organization skills, Time management, Written and verbal communication, Leadership and Problem-solving skills. Knowledge and certifications in PMP, PRINCE 2 and SCRUM and good un derstanding of e-channels, APIs, and integration processes Experience in the successful delivery and launch of a lending automation product , card issuance product , core banking product , or agency banking product within the financial services or technology industry (i.e., Banking, Technology or Fintech) will be an added advantage. Benefits Qore provides the rare opportunity to make history in the financial space for Africa by Africans, while working with the smartest, brightest & coolest minds in Africa. Our people & culture team continuously thinks of innovative ways to improve employee experience and some of the other benefits of working with Qore includes: Very competitive and rewarding pay Flexible work option (i.e., Remote work) Group Life Insurance Medical Insurance Paid Lunch for onsite work Lifelong Learnings