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About the job Project Manager - Mobile Application Delivery (FinTech & Gaming)

Senior Project Manager - Mobile Application Delivery (FinTech & Gaming) - Onsite -Abuja, CBD FCT

PMP Required | Agile / Scrum Master Preferred | Mobile App Portfolio

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in leading complex digital initiatives-specifically within mobile application development for FinTech and Gaming products. In this role, you will manage multiple mobile app delivery projects, guiding cross-functional teams in building secure, high-performance, user-centric mobile experiences. Your leadership will drive the successful execution of initiatives from concept to market launch, using Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Mobile App Program Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of mobile application projects (iOS and Android), including feature development, UI/UX enhancements, performance optimization, SDK integrations, and third-party services.
• Manage concurrent workstreams in FinTech, mobile payments, digital wallets, game mechanics, in-app monetization, and player experience systems.
• Use Agile and hybrid methodologies to coordinate sprints, manage timelines, and ensure quality releases across engineering, product, security, and design teams.

Technical Project Management

• Guide teams through architectural decisions, mobile CI/CD pipelines, cloud-connected app services, and backend integrations.
• Support mobile DevOps workflows (CI/CD, app store release processes, build automation, crash/analytics tools).
• Oversee dependencies for APIs, microservices, authentication, and real-time event systems commonly used in FinTech and gaming experiences.

Delivery Excellence

• Own on-time, on-budget, in-scope delivery of mobile app initiatives, ensuring business value and customer experience metrics are achieved.
• Apply formal project management processes, including creation and maintenance of:
  • Project charters
  • Roadmaps and sprint plans
  • Risk/issue logs
  • Status updates and financial tracking
  • Resource planning and vendor/partner coordination

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Maintain continuous communication with executives, product owners, engineering leads, and external partners.
• Translate complex technical progress into clear, business-friendly updates.
• Proactively identify risks within mobile releases, app store requirements, and regulatory considerations-particularly for FinTech compliance.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Foster a delivery culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Mentor junior PMs and contribute to the enhancement of project delivery best practices for mobile product development.
• Drive retrospective insights into operational improvements for future releases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a technical project management role, preferably delivering mobile apps or digital product experiences.
• Experience managing projects in one or more of the following:
  • DevOps / CI-CD for mobile apps
  • Cloud-native backend services
  • End-user productivity or collaboration apps
• Scrum Master experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Experience in organizational change management, especially around new feature launches, app migrations, or shifts in product strategy.
• Demonstrated mastery of project management tools, artifacts, and techniques.
• Proven ability to lead complex delivery programs and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with mobile security, FinTech compliance, in-app analytics, or gaming monetization systems is a strong plus.
• Training or upskilling in Azure DevOps, Jira, and ITSM is considered an asset.
• PMP certification is required.