Project, program management Jobs for Mid-level in Africa

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Old Mutual

Project Management Officer

Kampala Uganda
National Bank of Kenya

Relationship Manager, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Nairobi Kenya
KCB Group

Project Manager, Mifugo Ni Mali

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
NCBA

Secretariat & Projects Implementation Manager

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications

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NCBA

Secretariat & Projects Implementation Manager

Nairobi Kenya
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Old Mutual

Banking + 2 more

Project Management Officer

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Education

  • Bachelors and / or Masters degree in Project Management or related fields
  • Project Management qualifications: Agile PM, PMP, Prince 2, P3O, MSP, SAFe or other
Experience
  • At least 3-years' experience with a bias in successful systems implementations


Responsibilities
  • Plan, manage, and oversee projects of varying complexity, priority, scale, and risk to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines, scope, quality standards, and budget.
  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with project sponsors, senior management, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic business priorities.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project charters, project plans, schedules, and governance documentation in collaboration with cross-functional and cross-organisational teams.
  • Work closely with project sponsors, change managers, and business leaders to establish measurable project objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and benefit realisation metrics to evaluate project success post-implementation.
  • Create and manage detailed project designs, work plans, timelines, resource allocation plans, and budgets, ensuring optimal utilisation of financial, technical, and human resources throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate and monitor day-to-day project activities, deliverables, dependencies, and milestones to ensure timely execution and achievement of identified business benefits and operational outcomes.
  • Continuously review project progress and proactively revise schedules, resource plans, and delivery approaches in consultation with senior management and project teams to address changing priorities or emerging risks.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate project documentation, templates, forms, reports, and records to ensure accurate tracking, governance, audit readiness, and compliance with organisational standards.
  • Establish and maintain secure and well-organised project filing systems to ensure all project information, documentation, approvals, and communications are appropriately stored, accessible, and protected.
  • In collaboration with Communication, Change Management, and Human Resource teams, develop and implement stakeholder communication and engagement plans to provide timely updates on project progress, impacts, risks, and organisational changes.
  • Engage and collaborate effectively with internal business units, subject matter experts, vendors, technical partners, and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and business-aligned solutions.

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