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Business Manager - Sustainable Business, Social Impact & MPESA Foundation
Closing: May 2, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 24, 2024 (12 days ago)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Project Management certification Prince II or PMP and / or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
- Have 5-8 years work experience in the Telecom/ICT space of FMCG; 3 of which must be in senior Management
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management and information technology
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience in a cross-functional or matrix organization.
- Requires strong experience in business and solution development, project/program management, and project delivery in a technology space.
- Experience developing complex, multi-year project plans to meet business objectives within budget
- Very Strong understanding of the project management and testing life cycle
- Ability to interacteffectively with variouslevels within the organization
- Proven experience in risk management and change management
- Proficient in project management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and present to all levels ofthe organization includingEXCO
- Solid understanding of project management methodology to identify and communicate issues,risks and dependencies across a large-scale program
Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Project Management certification Prince II or PMP and / or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
- Have 5-8 years work experience in the Telecom/ICT space of FMCG; 3 of which must be in senior Management
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management and information technology
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience in a cross-functional or matrix organization.
- Requires strong experience in business and solution development, project/program management, and project delivery in a technology space.
- Experience developing complex, multi-year project plans to meet business objectives within budget
- Very Strong understanding of the project management and testing life cycle
- Ability to interacteffectively with variouslevels within the organization
- Proven experience in risk management and change management
- Proficient in project management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and present to all levels ofthe organization includingEXCO
- Solid understanding of project management methodology to identify and communicate issues,risks and dependencies across a large-scale program
Strategy Formulation & Alignment
- Lead the strategic mappingprocess for the division.
- Research on new methodology on Strategic Management to match to business needs.
Strategy Execution
- Facilitate the roll-out of the strategy. Work with divisional leads to ensure implementation of best practice
- Champion the process improvement within the businessto attain strategic objectives
- Partners in delivery of strategic programs across divisions for turnarounds by tracking & monitoring the roll out
- Monthly reporting on progressof implementation of agreed strategyaction plans.
Projects Management
- Take leadership in strategic projects/initiatives in relating to overall company strategy.
- Oversee the formulation, implementation, and review of Safaricom Strategic projects.
- Oversee justifications and due diligence for all business acquisitions and key projects undertaken by the business.
- Lead the Integration of acquired businesses.
Products Gate and Governance
- Drive the Governance and Gate process for all products and Services.
Business Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Consistently monitoring operating environment activities of strategic interest and provide thought leadership on changes taking place in the industry.
- Research on new areas of business that Safaricom can gain strategic advantage over its competitors
- Seek intelligence on competitor strategyfrom industry experts,Telecom analysts and other media whilst maintaining highest ethicalstandards.
Costs Containment
- Review and advice the Director on overall company cost management initiatives.
- Prepare the department’s budget and forecasts in line with the companypolicy and manage the department’s Expenditure.
People Management
- Oversee the team
- Work and manage in a matrix structure Coaching, mentoring, and delegating when need be.
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