Senior ICT Projects Officer job at Tropical Bank Ltd

Vacancy title:
Senior ICT Projects Officer

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

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

Job application procedure
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