Senior ICT Projects Officer
2025-09-02T12:19:06+00:00
Tropical Bank Ltd
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Banking
Computer & IT
2025-09-09T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Tropical Bank is hiring a Senior ICT Projects Officer to oversee and provide strategic leadership in driving successful ICT project initiatives of the Bank.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Take charge of providing technical oversight and ensuring delivery of the various ICT project components within approved budgets and in line with the Bank’s business requirements.
- Spearhead the process of setting project goals and devising comprehensive plans to achieve those goals
- Ensure compatibility and seamless integration of ICT projects with overall IT strategies.
- Provide and Maintain project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and status reports.
- Manage resources for projects, such as computer equipment and employees
- Coordinate project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities.
- Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence.
- Work with the line managers and the strategy team to develop comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, timelines, and required resources.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of financial resources.
- Provide regular project status updates and reports, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Conduct project reviews and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Lead the implementation and integration of cross-functional IT projects.
- Identify potential risks and issues related to ICT projects and develop mitigation strategies
- Define a comprehensive program for the delivery of all ICT-related projects
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or any other equivalent field.
- A professional qualification Project Management e.g. Prince2 would be an added advantage
Experience
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- At least 4 years of ICT experience, 2 of which should be in a senior ICT role, preferably in projects at a regulated financial services institution.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
- Ability to prepare product papers/business cases.
- Familiarity with the financial services industry in Uganda.
- Strong understanding and experience in digital banking services.
Competencies & Knowledge
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- Ability to build functioning working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Must be a person of impeccable integrity.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and complex environment.
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness
- High level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills
- Strong skills in relationship building.
- Strong leadership with soft power skills
- Comply with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures, non -compliance of which shall be addressed as per the bank disciplinary processes.
- Fluent in the English Language and any other local language, preferably Luganda, particularly for explanatory purposes to Bank customers who do not understand the English Language.
Take charge of providing technical oversight and ensuring delivery of the various ICT project components within approved budgets and in line with the Bank’s business requirements. Spearhead the process of setting project goals and devising comprehensive plans to achieve those goals Ensure compatibility and seamless integration of ICT projects with overall IT strategies. Provide and Maintain project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and status reports. Manage resources for projects, such as computer equipment and employees Coordinate project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities. Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence. Work with the line managers and the strategy team to develop comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, timelines, and required resources. Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of financial resources. Provide regular project status updates and reports, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives. Conduct project reviews and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Lead the implementation and integration of cross-functional IT projects. Identify potential risks and issues related to ICT projects and develop mitigation strategies Define a comprehensive program for the delivery of all ICT-related projects
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or any other equivalent field. A professional qualification Project Management e.g. Prince2 would be an added advantage Experience At least 4 years of ICT experience, 2 of which should be in a senior ICT role, preferably in projects at a regulated financial services institution. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices. Ability to prepare product papers/business cases. Familiarity with the financial services industry in Uganda. Strong understanding and experience in digital banking services.
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Vacancy title:
Senior ICT Projects Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Tropical Bank Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 9 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Tropical Bank is hiring a Senior ICT Projects Officer to oversee and provide strategic leadership in driving successful ICT project initiatives of the Bank.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-
- Take charge of providing technical oversight and ensuring delivery of the various ICT project components within approved budgets and in line with the Bank’s business requirements.
- Spearhead the process of setting project goals and devising comprehensive plans to achieve those goals
- Ensure compatibility and seamless integration of ICT projects with overall IT strategies.
- Provide and Maintain project timeframes, budgeting estimates, and status reports.
- Manage resources for projects, such as computer equipment and employees
- Coordinate project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities.
- Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence.
- Work with the line managers and the strategy team to develop comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, timelines, and required resources.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of financial resources.
- Provide regular project status updates and reports, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Conduct project reviews and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Lead the implementation and integration of cross-functional IT projects.
- Identify potential risks and issues related to ICT projects and develop mitigation strategies
- Define a comprehensive program for the delivery of all ICT-related projects
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or any other equivalent field.
- A professional qualification Project Management e.g. Prince2 would be an added advantage
Experience
-
- At least 4 years of ICT experience, 2 of which should be in a senior ICT role, preferably in projects at a regulated financial services institution.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
- Ability to prepare product papers/business cases.
- Familiarity with the financial services industry in Uganda.
- Strong understanding and experience in digital banking services.
Competencies & Knowledge
-
- Ability to build functioning working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Must be a person of impeccable integrity.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and complex environment.
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Strong attention to detail and personal effectiveness
- High level of integrity and strong entrepreneurial skills
- Strong skills in relationship building.
- Strong leadership with soft power skills
- Comply with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures, non -compliance of which shall be addressed as per the bank disciplinary processes.
- Fluent in the English Language and any other local language, preferably Luganda, particularly for explanatory purposes to Bank customers who do not understand the English Language.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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