Team Lead, Program Manager
Access Bank PLC
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Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Finance & Banking
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
About the Company
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead, Program Manager to spearhead the delivery of critical IT programs and projects.
In this leadership role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that all initiatives are executed within defined scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards. You will provide overarching governance, drive program planning, and oversee execution, with a strong focus on proactive risk management and fostering continuous improvement in our project delivery capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating cross-functional teams, partnering with stakeholders to define and prioritize backlogs, and ensuring clear executive visibility on progress and potential impediments. You will also lead and mentor delivery managers and project leads, cultivating a robust Agile delivery culture.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of assigned technology programs and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, architecture, QA, operations, and vendors) to deliver solutions in an incremental and value-driven manner.
- Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and business stakeholders to ensure product backlogs are clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned to business outcomes.
- Drive program planning and execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget parameters.
- Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across initiatives, escalating critical issues where necessary.
- Provide clear executive visibility on delivery progress, milestones, and risks through structured reporting and governance forums.
- Ensure effective stakeholder alignment across business units, technology teams, and external partners.
- Lead and mentor delivery managers and project leads, fostering a strong Agile delivery culture and continuous improvement in delivery practices.
- Ensure delivered solutions meet required quality standards and are successfully transitioned to IT operations and support teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Professional Scrum Master - PSM, or equivalent).
- 10+ years of IT program or project delivery experience, including leading large-scale programs and digital transformation initiatives.
- Proven track record in managing projects or programs using iterative delivery approaches, including Agile frameworks such as Scrum.
- Competency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of business processes and IT systems.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, driving results with initiative and accountability.
- Strong understanding of IT strategy and business strategy alignment.
- Expertise in program and project planning, execution, risk management, and delivery assurance.
- Ability to identify organizational IT requirements, develop actionable plans, and manage associated changes effectively.
- Experience with enterprise system implementations and understanding of business process impacts.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) and Agile frameworks, including Scrum.
- Working knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Experience in managing budgets, vendor contracts, and delivery-related costs is an added advantage.
- Effective communication and reporting skills.
- Leadership, Coaching, and supervisory skills.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Desirable).
- Experience supporting large-scale or highly regulated financial institutions (Desirable).
- Other relevant professional qualifications (Desirable).
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This role is pivotal in guiding the successful execution of IT programs and projects. You will ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your leadership will drive program-level planning, risk management, and continuous improvement in project delivery capabilities, fostering an agile and efficient team environment.
Posted Date
March 13, 2026
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