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Technical Project Manager

Nairobi, Kenya
Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: Founded in Nairobi, Kenya, PYCS has emerged as a leading fintech company with a global presence, dedicated to revolutionizing financial technology to foster economic growth and financial inclusion. With operations spanning across Africa and beyond, we offer an extensive range of innovative financial solutions, including payment processing, digital lending, mobile banking, and advanced messaging services.
Job Description

Overview

  • We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Technical Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of all company projects across multiple product lines. This role requires a professional who excels in end-to-end project management—from initial planning and prioritization to delivery—while providing technical leadership and ensuring projects align with business objectives.
  • The ideal candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that sprints and overall project milestones are met on time and within budget. They should be adept at balancing competing priorities, resolving bottlenecks, and maintaining clear communication between all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Project Oversight
  • Oversee all company projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and seamless integration across product lines.
  • Lead project kick-off activities, including internal meetings, creation of statements of work, and documentation of project plans.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Drive prioritization of work backlogs and oversee sprint planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
  • Project Execution & Delivery
  • Manage the entire project lifecycle from customer requirements gathering to implementation and delivery.
  • Act as a key escalation point to resolve issues, clarify expectations, and mitigate risks.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and accomplishments to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Ensure strict adherence to client data security and regulatory requirements throughout the project.
  • Ensure sprints, tasks, and overall projects are closed on time and meet predefined performance benchmarks.
  • Proactively address delays or bottlenecks to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
  • Technical Leadership
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to translate business goals into technical solutions.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring accountability and skill development.
  • Champion agile practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed about project progress, risks, and updates.
  • Facilitate seamless transitions of completed projects to the support team for ongoing maintenance.
  • Documentation & Process Management
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and technical specifications.
  • Supervise the creation of requirements/functional specifications and ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Support pre-implementation analysis of client data and strategies for optimal application design.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within the technology or software development sector.
  • Experience in payments or financial services is a strong advantage.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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