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: Head of Project Management Office (PMO)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Objective
The Head of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading the PMO function, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic and operational projects across the organization.
This role provides strategic oversight, develops and implements standardized project management methodologies, and ensures alignment of projects with corporate objectives.
The PMO Lead will oversee project managers/coordinators, drive portfolio governance, facilitate executive-level reporting, and act as a key liaison between project teams and leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the PMO function, setting strategic direction and ensuring best-in-class project governance and delivery practices.
Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Develop and maintain standardized project management frameworks, templates, tools, and methodologies across the organization.
Provide leadership and coaching to project managers and coordinators, ensuring a high-performing, delivery-focused team.
Establish and manage a robust project portfolio management process, including intake, prioritization, resource planning, and reporting.
Monitor project and program performance across the portfolio, tracking milestones, risks, costs, benefits, and outcomes.
Lead the preparation and presentation of executive dashboards, performance reports, and project updates to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learned, project audits, and process enhancements.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment across teams, ensuring projects deliver intended business value.
Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven execution within the project management discipline.
In partnership with HR, responsible for attracting, hiring, motivating, engaging and retaining employees in their units/departments and directorates by institutionalizing a positive work culture, fostering career growth through training and advancement opportunities, encouraging open communication and feedback, recognizing contributions, and ensuring fair and inclusive practices.
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 10 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, 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:
Advanced proficiency with project management and portfolio tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana).
Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Strong command of performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards.
Understanding of change management, stakeholder engagement, and project budgeting.
Certifications:
PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification is required.
Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are highly desirable.
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
30th September, 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.
 Job in Nigeria - Unified Payments Services Limited){kind=link}