Project Manager
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DFCU Bank is hiring a full-time Project Manager in Uganda to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards, reporting to the Program Manager. The role covers day-to-day project management, planning team tasks, maintaining project documentation, and reporting status to stakeholders. Requires a Bachelor's degree, Project Management certification, and at least 5 years' experience including 1-2 years as a Project Manager in banking or fintech.
- Full-time Project Manager role at DFCU Bank, reporting to the Program Manager
- Minimum 5 years' experience, including 1-2 years as a Project Manager in banking or fintech
- Bachelor's degree plus Project Management certification required; Lean Six Sigma is an added advantage
- Proficiency in JIRA, MS Project, and spreadsheet software needed
- Apply online via the DFCU careers portal; deadline is Thursday 17th September 2026
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Original source description
Reporting to the Program Manager, the role is responsible for producing the required project outputs in accordance with the time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefit performance goals
Key Accountabilities
- Undertake day to day management of the project, working within constraints determined by the board.
- Plan team tasks, monitor and review outputs within set timelines.
- Create and update all relevant project documents as required by the Project Management Office.
- Manage the allocated projects to ensure they are delivered on time, scope, and quality within budget and meet the objectives set.
- Report project status to project board, Programme Manager, and other key stakeholders.
- Review project activities for compliance with procedures and standards.
- Provide the respective project resources with the correct toolsets and processes, train and equip them to deliver their projects successfully.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
Experience
- REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Commerce, Business Administration or, Business Statistics or another related field.
- Certification or Training in Project Management.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification or Training is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years working
- with at least one to two years’
- as a Project Manager in a banking environment or Fintech.
- Proficient with spreadsheet software and project management software (JIRA, MS Project Office etc.,).
- Detail-oriented and excellent communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
- Adept at Financial Technology.
- Must exhibit enthusiasm and the ability to influence stakeholders
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- Method of Application
- If you believe you meet the
Requirements
Deadline: Thursday 17th September 2026
- as noted above, please use the link below to apply.
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