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 Description
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:
Minimum of 4 years 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
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.
