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 Summary

* 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:
* 4–6 years of 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
31st August, 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.