Unified Payment Services Limited is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company that operates as a shared infrastructure for the banking community in Nigeria and Payments Service Provider within and outside Nigeria, with a vision to be the most preferred e-payment service provider in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Management Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- 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.
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.
- Assist in post-project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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:
- 4–6 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.
Soft Skills:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving orientation.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.