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PROJECT MANAGER - NAIROBI (1 Post)

Our client based in Nairobi is looking forward to filling a Project Manager role. The ideal candidate will manage and oversee all aspects of projects to ensure they are completed on-time and within budget.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
. Disseminate project success criteria to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
. Design and prepare the team, execute client facing presentations to communicate company goals and progress.
. Support projects by leveraging best practices, experiences and know-how from other resources.
. Responsible for continuous cost reduction, process improvement and problem resolution.
. Responsible for strategically developing the program for the future (technology, strategy, processes).
. Identify and escalate issues and conflicts within the project team.
. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks/crises, and assist in planning risk responses.
. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
. Assist with project reviews, lessons learned and associated action planning (identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements).
. Support project by leveraging best practices, experiences and know-how from other resources.
. Responsible for continuous cost reduction, process improvement and problem resolution.
. Document project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
. Draft initial project plans and associated communications documents.
. Identify resource needs for the project; establish roles, expectations, and goals with identified team members from the functional areas.
. Develop the project plan soliciting input from his/her team on the plan and project design.
. Identify project dependencies and critical path.
. Understand and communicate the inter-dependencies and predecessors of the various tasks.
. Develop proposals for all changes requested that affect the project.
. Establish responsibility for assigned project/s tasks/milestones.
. Establish clear decision-making and communication processes and monitoring project progress.
. Participate in analyzing and resolving problems associated with technical issues, project resource issues, and project integration issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

. Bachelors in Project Management or related studies.
. At least 6 (Six) Years' direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
. Familiarity with MS Project software.
. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
. Can react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
. Flexible during times of change.
. Willing to work overtime as business needs require.
. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
. Strong written and oral communication skills.
. Strong interpersonal skills.
. Excellent PC knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Project and Visio).


MONTHLY GROSS SALARY: Ksh. 100,000 - 150,000

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates to send CVs and cover letter to recruitment@jobwhisper.co.ke with the subject 'Project Manager'

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 27th June 2022

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.