Project Management Officer Job at Unified Payments Services Limited

Unified Payments Service Limited is a company set up by a consortium of banks to provide and manage a credible and cost-effective smartcard operation through introducing an alternative method of payment in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Management Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• The Project Management Officer (PMO) will support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects across the organization.
• This role involves tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and standards.
• The PMO will help implement project management best practices, streamline reporting, and contribute to the effective governance of the project portfolio within a dynamic fintech environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support project planning activities, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Monitor and track progress across multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain and update project documentation including project charters, plans, risk logs, and status reports.
• Assist in standardizing project management methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure tasks are assigned, deadlines are met, and risks/issues are addressed proactively.
• Organize and facilitate project review meetings, stakeholder briefings, and status update sessions.
• Prepare and present periodic project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of project governance processes and compliance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or certification in project management or business-related field is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, or PMO support role, preferably in a fintech or technology-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of fintech industry operations, products, and project delivery models is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• •Familiarity with project tracking and performance reporting systems.
• Understanding of risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, and change control processes. Certifications.
• Certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile Scrum Foundation are beneficial.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ademuyiwa.adetunji@up-ng.com using the Job Posiiton as the subject of the mail.