Vacancy title:
Project Manager; Data Management Program (Fixed term – 2 years)

[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Banking, Category: Management,Computer & IT,Business Operations]

Jobs at:
NMB Bank

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 18 2026

Duty Station:
Head Office, HQ | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

Responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of data management initiatives within the Bank which aim to address gaps in reaching the required data governance maturity levels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, and multiple vendors / suppliers, to ensure successful program and projects implementation.
• Organize and facilitate workshops with the objective of determining and implementing program and projects objectives, scope, approach, organization, controls, and governance framework.
• Develop program and projects plans with a comprehensive list of all envisaged activities, milestones, deliverables, and their corresponding ownership.
• Facilitate definition and approval of business requirements, development and approval of the business case.
• Estimate allocation and motivation of resources, budget and participants required to achieve the program and projects goals.
• Structure the program into logical projects, work streams, assign and track ownership to relevant departments.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on program/projects status and gather feedback.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor their performance to ensure they meet program/projects requirements.
• Work with cybersecurity teams to ensure the security of digital solutions delivered and customer data.
• Establish relevant governance and communication structures for all designated programs and projects.
• Serve diligently as secretary of the program/projects working committees (PWC) and the program/project steering committees (PSC).
• Manage program/projects risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions by ensuring early identification, and clear ownership of risk events with timely escalation to appropriate level of management where necessary.
• Manage changes to program/projects scope, budget, timelines, and acceptance criteria in line with the agreed process.
• Facilitate development of the testing strategy and plan
• Oversee the execution of system integration and user acceptance testing
• Facilitate closure workshops for each program/ projects and ensure lessons learned are identified and used to improve future practices.
• Ensure an effective maintenance and support model is established and handed over to those responsible for its operation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of banking processes and business process re-engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices in banking and digital solutions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Excellent interpersonal; report writing and presentation skills.
• A proven self-starter with ability to work under high pressure environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• PMI PMP® Certification.
• Certification in other recognized project management, agile frameworks and business analysis methodologies e.g., AgilePM; PGMP; PRINCE2; CBAP, Scrum, etc. is an added advantage.
• Certification in a data management framework (e.g., DAMA International®), data science, or data analytics is an added advantage.
• Possess a strong background in project management and business analysis, with proven practical experience in a dynamic, large corporate environment.
• At least 4 years of work expertise in managing significant projects, portfolios, and programs, with leadership experience in medium to large organizations.
  
  

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Job Opening Date: 04 February 2026

Job Closing Date: 18 February 2026

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