Project Management Officer (PMO)

Role Overview: The Senior PMO Specialist is responsible for monitoring projects to ensure adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and applicable organizational rules and policies. This role provides robust support to Program Managers and Project Managers, enforcing governance, tracking program/project financials, and fostering synergy and collaboration across all teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Governance:
• Track the delivery of programs/projects to ensure compliance with pre-established plans, deadlines, deliverables, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor projects to ensure adherence to SDLC and relevant rules/policies.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project statuses, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders and leadership.
• Budget Management:
• Develop templates for program/project budget tracking and reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date records of investment and expense utilization.
• Periodically review project budget spending and variances between planned and actual expenditures.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to track and review progress on plan acquisition and payment milestones.
• Resource Management:
• Work with Program/Project Managers to perform resource planning and acquisition.
• Support resource/vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Centralize and maintain resource allocation records for optimization across programs and projects.
• Process & Tools:
• Devise and refine processes, procedures, and templates in project delivery to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Train and guide project managers/members on project management processes and tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO to streamline processes and enhance project delivery capabilities.
  

Requirements:

• Degree in IT, Banking, Computer Science, or a related discipline, along with PMP certification.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management and PMO execution for large-scale projects implementing financial solutions.
• Strong experience in program management, planning, and project implementation.
• Good knowledge of financial management to ensure project financials are accurately captured.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Power BI.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.