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Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Responsibilties
- Technical Project Manager Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget estimates.
- Coordinate project kick-off meetings and facilitate regular project status meetings to track progress and address any issues or risks.
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, both internally and externally.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including senior management, regarding project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Collaborate closely with product owners and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and priorities.
- Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential obstacles to project success.
- Work closely with technical leads and team members to resolve issues and escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
- Implement best practices for risk management and issue resolution to minimize project delays and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share feedback and implement lessons learned from previous projects.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define testing strategies and ensure that deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs to measure progress and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.
- Proven 5+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager, preferably in the fintech or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and project management best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Solid technical background with experience in software development, web technologies, and cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional project teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and navigate complex project environments.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment is highly desirable.
- Passion for fintech innovation and a strong commitment to driving financial inclusion and empowerment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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