Project Manager

About Interswitch

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organizations on a timely and consistent basis. Our vision is to build a prosperous Africa driven by a seamless exchange of value and commerce.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager that will be responsible for implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies, managing project resources, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The PM will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conceptualization to deployment.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Execute a communications plan within established internal communication systems and procedures. Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management

• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Lead Agile/Scrum methodologies across project teams and conduct daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Engage in technical discussions and decision-making with engineering teams.

External Communications

• Execute a communications plan within established systems and procedures.
• Monitor and report on project statuses to various stakeholders.

Leadership and Direction

• Delivers outcomes by managing others and working within established systems

Technical Competencies:

Verbal Communication

• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.

Computer skills

• Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.

Planning and Organizing

• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

Action Planning

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.

Policy and procedures

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.

Using ERP

• Microsoft Dynamics AX, JIRA Atlassian, MS Project, MS Excel.

Qualifications

• University (First degree) Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is a plus.
• PMP/ Prince2 Certification is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering technical projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong team management skills.