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Program Manager Jobs – DFCU Bank | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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DFCU Bank is a leading financial institution in Uganda dedicated to transforming lives and businesses through innovative financial solutions that drive economic growth and financial inclusion. Established in 1964 as the Development Finance Company of Uganda, the bank has grown from a development finance institution into a full-fledged commercial bank, with a significant milestone being its acquisition of Crane Bank in 2017. Recognized for its strong financial performance, customer service excellence, and digital banking innovations, dfcu Bank has received multiple industry awards and remains a trusted partner for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients.
The bank fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that emphasizes integrity, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and excellence, offering employees professional growth, career advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits. With a strong presence across Uganda through an extensive network of branches, ATMs, and digital banking services, dfcu Bank continuously invests in technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Committed to corporate social responsibility, the bank actively supports financial literacy programs, women empowerment initiatives, environmental sustainability efforts, and youth entrepreneurship. Headquartered at 26 Kyadondo Road, Kampala, Uganda, dfcu Bank remains a key driver of financial empowerment and economic development in the country. For more information
Program Manager Jobs – DFCU Bank
DFCU Bank
DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Management Office, the Program Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of the planned projects to transform the Bank into a digital and process-oriented operation aimed at improving customer satisfaction.
Manage the different project managers and teams assigned for the implementation of change initiative projects.
Manage the allocated projects to ensure they are delivered on time, scope, and quality within budget and meet the objectives set.
Implement a well-defined project management process or methodology that utilizes appropriate toolsets and a pool of experienced and competent Project Managers.
Team management including undertaking the mandatory performance reviews, adequate staffing, and coaching.
Regular monitoring to ensure that the approved change initiatives are adopted within the organization.
Develop and maintain project documentation for reference.
Reviews project activities for compliance with procedures and standards.
Produce consolidated reports, including milestone summaries, key issues, risks, benefits, and a summary of costs incurred.
Integrate change management activities into project plans to improve the success of projects that are implemented by the Bank.
Define and measure success metrics and monitor change processes arising out of Bank projects, process reviews and other change initiatives.
Engage/manage stakeholders to build transitional plans, complete business change readiness activities and transform behaviours which will support the business through the transformation process.
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Business Computing, Commerce, Accounting or Business Statistics or another related field.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
Agile methodology/SAFe certification is an advantage.
Adept at Financial Technology.
Experience implementing CAPEX projects in the banking or telecommunications sectors.
A minimum of 10 years of program Management or an equivalent of 7 experience of Project Management experience in a similar working environment, a Banking environment is an added advantage. Experience in telecommunications is also acceptable.
Experience managing C-suite teams.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proven project management capabilities.
Effective people management skills.
High attention to detail.
Self-motivated and driven.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
