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  Manage full project lifecycle (initiation to closure) for banking IT initiatives
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  Deliver projects across core banking, digital banking, payments, and integration platforms
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  Engage with stakeholders across business, IT, vendors, and regulators
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  Ensure compliance with banking regulations across African jurisdictions
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  Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies
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  Coordinate cross-functional technical and business teams
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  Oversee vendor and third-party delivery performance
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  Provide clear reporting, governance, and project documentation

Requirements

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  Degree or relevant IT / Business qualification
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  5+ years’ experience as an IT Project Manager in banking
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  Proven experience across African banking markets
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  Strong understanding of banking systems (core banking, payments, channels, integrations)
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  Experience working with regulatory and compliance-driven environments
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  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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  Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies
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  PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification advantageous

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  Leadership and delivery ownership
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
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  High attention to detail and governance discipline
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  Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
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  Strong commercial and risk awareness within banking environments