Group Head, Transformation Management Office

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Industry: Banking
Description: Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description

The Group Head Transformation Office will be responsible for leading the organization’s transformational portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Group’s vision, strategy, and growth objectives. Working closely with the Group EPMO Director, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, this role will provide oversight, governance, and execution excellence across multiple complex programs, including digital transformation, core banking modernization, and new financial platforms.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Portfolio Management & Leadership

 

Oversee and manage the delivery of the bank’s transformational portfolio, ensuring alignment with EGH strategic priorities.

 

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program and project managers, creating a culture of accountability and excellence.

 

Establish portfolio-level dashboards, reporting, and governance processes for GCOO, and Board visibility.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

 

Partner with the Group EPMO Director to advise C-Suite and Board on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities.

 

Act as a key liaison between business units, IT, risk, finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery.

 

Drive stakeholder alignment across geographies, ensuring transformational initiatives deliver value and ROI.

 

Delivery & Risk Oversight

 

Implement best-in-class P3M practices (Portfolio, Program & Project Management) to ensure consistent delivery.

 

Identify, track, and mitigate risks across programs, with focus on vendor accountability and regulatory compliance.

 

Ensure benefits realization tracking is embedded into portfolio governance.

 

Strategic Enablement

 

Support business transformation by aligning portfolio delivery to customer experience, growth, and innovation targets.

 

Lead change management, communication, and adoption strategies for new platforms and digital solutions.

 

Provide input into investment decisions, scope renegotiations, and resource allocation.

 

Qualifications 

 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).

 

Professional certifications (PgMP, PfMP, PMP, MSP, MoP, or equivalent).

 

10+ years’ experience in portfolio/program management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.

 

Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation in financial services, banking, or fintech.

 

Experience working with SaaS vendors, digital platforms, and cross-border delivery models.

 

Strong governance, financial acumen, and benefits realization expertise.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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