Mid-level Project, program management jobs in Kikuyu, Kenya

2 jobs found

I&M Bank

Assistant Manager, Project Management Office

Nairobi

Kenya

I&M Bank

Project Manager, Project Management Office

Nairobi

Kenya

Old Mutual

Product Actuary – East Africa

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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UNAIDS

Programme Officer

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
I&M Bank

Banking + 2 more

Assistant Manager, Project Management Office

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Academic Qualifications & Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time.
  • Certifications in PMP, Agile, or other recognized project management frameworks are preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.


Responsibilities

Project Delivery:

  • Lead the preparation of project initiation documents and gather approvals from stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define scope and deliverables for projects.
  • Manage procurement processes, including evaluation and selection of vendors, and negotiation of contracts in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Ensure adherence to project management processes and guidelines, driving quality assurance across all deliverables.
  • Coordinate the development of test approaches, test cases for user acceptance testing (UAT), and monitor the UAT process.
  • Provide visibility and regular communication to project stakeholders on progress, milestones, and potential risks.

Lead Change and Implement Project Governance:

  • Prepare and ensure proper change documentation, including managing data migration, UAT, and obtaining approvals for changes.
  • Oversee post-project transition, ensuring smooth cut-over and service stabilization.
  • Facilitate project closure activities, including the preparation of final reports and reviews of lessons learned.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Engage with various stakeholders, including senior managers and project teams, ensuring alignment and regular communication.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and support project teams in resolving impediments.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders on resource allocation and strategic decisions related to project implementation.

Decision-Making & Accountability:

  • Recommend budget requirements, project scope, and risk mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Provide inputs on vendor selection and negotiate contracts.
  • Lead reporting and documentation of project decisions, timelines, and budget alignment.
  • Proactively address project issues and escalations by working with cross-functional teams.


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