The Project Manager will manage complex projects with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver various Products for M-KOPA. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the initiation, planning, execution and closure of selected projects.
Project Manager Job Responsibilities
- Undertake project initiation activities including preparing a project initiation document and business case for assigned projects;
- Responsible for providing strategic project planning, including resource planning, preparing a comprehensive project schedule and project budgeting;
- Mobilise project team consisting of internal and external resources as necessary;
- Lead the project team in execution of project activities ensuring required quality standards are adhered to;
- Project Team management to ensure project is delivered on time, on scope and within budget;
- Project risk management including carrying out risk assessments and risk mitigation initiatives;
- Develop and implement a communication and change management plan for the project;
- Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan to ensure project success;
- Updates the project plan as the project progresses, assess risk, resolves issues and reports
- Manage project CAPEX and OPEX budgets;
- Provide periodic project status reports to key stakeholders;
- Ensures appropriate handover of the project including the documentation of lesson learned and a submission project report;
- Ensures proper integration (by appropriate communication and documentation) of the deliverables into existing IT infrastructure and business processes;
Requirements for the Project Manager Job
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Project Management Certification preferred.
- At least 7 years work experience with a minimum 2 years in Project Management
- Ability to assess new features with respect to program goals/objectives
- Organizational and time management skills: ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
- Ability to reconcile key stakeholder interests, conflicting priorities, and business strategy
- Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and getting buy in from others
- Ability to evaluate programs, identify risks and work with team members to come up with mitigation plans
- Effective communication (verbally and in writing)
- Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to make compelling arguments
- Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment
- Excellent analytical and organisation skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Attention to detail
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