Access Bank Plc is a full service commercial Bank operating through a network of about 366 branches and service outlets located in major centres across Africa and the United Kingdom. Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1998, the Bank serves its various markets through 4 business segments: Personal, Business, Commercial and Corporate & Investment banking.

Job Overview

• Assist with the delivery of assigned IT and Operational projects and programs, within specified criteria of time, scope, cost, and quality.
• Handle project support functions
• Track the progress of the projects and develop reports on progress, milestones, risks, and blockers.
• Interface with System Integrators, Service Provided and Developers to deliver work.
• Form a bridge between Stakeholders and System Integrators, Service Provided and Developers.
• Provide the necessary project management documentation for Audit and Compliance purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of assigned project work packages, escalating issues that are beyond set tolerances to the Team Lead, IT Projects and programs for resolution.
• Document project business cases in conjunction with Project Owners
• Organize, coordinate, and attend meetings for feedback provision to the stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program Delivery and Program Manager
• Participate in IT Planning and policy development efforts as and when requested
• Facilitate the resolution of any issues encountered.
• Assist with quality management for solutions deployment and day-to-day operations.
• Help with the production of periodic project reports.
• Coordinate end users training before delivery of solutions

Requirements

Skills/Competencies

• Willingness to learn and accept guidance and direction
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Good knowledge of Planning and Management Skills
• An understanding of change management practices
• Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on IT enabled business change projects.
• Adequate knowledge of Microsoft tools
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Organization and coordination skills
• Performance management
• Ability to take ownership and initiative.
• Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks.
• General managerial/ administrative skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-Management skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Good oral & written communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in their field
• Relevant professional certifications (where in place)
• Competency in their work
• Technical/Information Technology background
• Experience with Bank’s products/knowledge of the Bank’s products