Project Manager

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Company Details
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Description: Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader.
Job Description

Responsibilities

 

Develop project plans by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project execution, controlling, and closing processes.

 

Utilizes tools and metrics to track and improve project performance - MS Project, PWA, SharePoint, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan.

 

Contribute to PMO maturity and governance evolution. Enforces quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement and a communication management tool through the project life cycle until closure.

 

Works efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.

 

Influence senior stakeholders to champion project outcomes. Effective risks & issues management.  

 

Implements changes to triple constraints in line with the defined change management process.  

 

Ensures timely CAPEX Utilization & receipting for all assigned projects.

 

Produces clear status reports, communicates candidly and tactfully, makes others aware of any issues with the project, and is a generous listener.  

 

Contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, research, appropriately to improve the quality of project management services, build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession.

 

Drive strategic alignment across programs.

 

Facilitate cooperation within our teams and stakeholders to realize shared goals by encouraging collaborative problem solving, open communication, and teamwork.

 

Supervise and motivate assigned project resources.  

 

Contribute to PMO maturity and governance evolution

 

Qualifications

 

Degree in Engineering| ICT |Business Related field

 

Certificate in project management is mandatory (PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe).  

 

Experience in leading successful initiatives as a project manager.

 

Demonstrate strong knowledge, background, and mindset of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodology.  

 

Ability to motivate teams to achieve business outcomes.  

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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