Head / Team Lead, Project Management Office at Unified Payment Services Limited

Confidential

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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## Title: Head of Project Management Office (PMO)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) function. The Head of 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 and 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.

Key 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

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