The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Unicapital's digital and technology initiatives. This role will lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget, while aligning with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Governance
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables aligned with strategic priorities.
- Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, milestones, and risk
assessments.
- Establish project governance frameworks, reporting structures, and documentation
standards.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial regulatory requirements.
- Execution & Delivery Management
- Lead end-to-end project execution across digital, IT, and business initiatives.
- Monitor project progress, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and bottlenecks proactively.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.
- Stakeholder & Communication Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external vendors.
- Facilitate regular status updates, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
- Manage expectations and ensure clear communication of progress, risks, and decisions.
- Coordinate across multiple teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Resource & Vendor Management
- Manage internal and external resources to ensure optimal utilization.
- Coordinate with vendors, partners, and third-party providers where applicable.
- Oversee contract deliverables and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and quality
standards.
- Support procurement and onboarding of project resources.
- Agile Delivery & Process Improvement
- Drive Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall, where applicable).
- Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog management.
- Continuously improve project management processes, tools, and frameworks.
- Promote best practices in delivery management and team collaboration.
- Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and risk logs.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as timeline adherence, budget, and quality metrics.
- Provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure proper handover, closure documentation, and post-implementation reviews.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Degree qualification or equivalent in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in project management, preferably in financial services, fintech, or technology environments.
- Proven track record of delivering complex digital or IT projects.
Project Management Expertise
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Experience with project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Asana, Trello, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
Technical & Business Understanding
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and system integration
concepts.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, APIs, and data-driven systems is an advantage.
- Understanding of financial systems, trading platforms, or regulated environments is
preferred.
Leadership & Communication
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and drive alignment across business and technical groups.
- High level of accountability, ownership, and decision-making capability.
Soft Skills & Strategic Alignment
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strategic mindset aligned with digital transformation and business growth.
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality and outcomes.
