Manager, Program Management Office

About the jobPremier Switch Solutions S.C. (PSS) is a leading Electronic Payment Processing Company, established by major private banks in Ethiopia. The Company has implemented the first multi-institution shared-switch infrastructure to provide its member banks with state-of-the-art payment technology to drive ATM, POS, e-commerce, Mobile Banking, and other payment channels and provide clearing of Debit/Credit card transactions for the banks. Currently, PSS has one vacant position stated below and would like to invite applicants who meet the qualification and required experience listed for this job opening. Description of Duties· Develop and implement the strategic direction of the program management office.· Develop policies, procedures, processes, and methodologies applicable across the organization for program management and lead in their implementation through continuous review.· Translate medium and long-term strategic imperatives that impact the organization into a coherent and structured program.· Manage Program Management Office to record and track each strategic project against deliverables, finances, and benefits. · Lead and execute organization-wide transformation projects as per the planned targets and budgets for delivery.· Manage and monitor all project scope, costs, procurements, schedules, communications, engagements, resources, integrations, interdependencies, risks, issues, changes, constraints, and qualities within the project life-cycle.· Work with different work units to identify, drive and coordinate business strategic projects to ensure the transformation is delivered on time and on budget and with appropriate governance and control to maximize cost efficiencies.· Define and manage a business-led approach to project governance.· Ensure the successful delivery of projects as per the program objective.· Identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities across the organization to drive program effectiveness.· Manage contracts, and vendor relationships and monitor all vendor activities.· Ensure periodic program/project performance metrics are conducted.· Manage stakeholder's demands to program implementation and customization.· Prepare the budget for the unit.· Support the Chief Information & Technology Officer in the implementation of the corporate strategy.· Provide training, coaching, and mentoring of employees within the unit toward effective career development.· Facilitate project payment quotations, initiations, and confirmations in collaboration with relevant work units. · Build a knowledge base from the lessons learned in running various projects.· Provide periodic project status, progress, and dashboard reports to users.· Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.Qualification & Work Experience:· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Management Information system or a related field.· At least 8 years’ relevant experience.· Training in prince2 or PMI is preferable.· Experience with one or more Project Management methodologies such as Prince2 or PMBOK is preferable.· Relevant certifications are advantageous.Required Skills· Oral and written communication· Project management· Time management· Teamwork· Critical thinking· Attention to detail Salary: As per the Company scale with an attractive benefit package