Project Manager Job in Kenya


Position Title: Project Manager

About this position


Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated project manager with experience as a project manager and able to move quickly, change focus often while still paying attention to detail.
A professional who is:

·                     Result driven
·                     Works well under pressure and thrives in challenges
·                     Able to relate technical skills to a sound business process
·                     Good report writing
·                     Good communicator (written and oral) and listener
·                     Able to work in team
·                     Self-motivated
·                     Highly skilled in project management software
Key responsibilities:
·                     Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
·                     Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
·                     Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
·                     Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
·                     Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
·                     Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
·                     Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
·                     Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project to ensure the project is delivered according to plan;
Other responsibilities include:
·                     Manage the project taking into account integration across all areas.
·                     Engage with stakeholders.
·                     Develop Project Plan.
·                     Direct project resources.
·                     Monitor and manage the project schedule and project risk.
·                     Organize meetings, including ensuring that minutes will be taken.
·                     Report to the steering committee, raising strategic issues.
·                     Prepare Project Status Reports and Project Change Requests for the steering committee.
·                     Negotiate and resolve issues as they arise across areas of the project and where they impact on other activities, systems and projects.
·                     Look after the interests of the project team.
·                     Communicate project status to all team members, and other relevant departments and involved parties.
·                     Maintain project documentation.
·                     Conduct project meetings, bi-weekly or monthly as needed.
·                     Supervise projects to successful completion / implementation
·                     Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project
·                     Adaptability to work on several projects with quick time lines
·                     Support work intake and prioritize projects
About You
·                     Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
·                     Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence etc.) skills essential.
·                     Proficiency in department’s computer system, department software, and typing necessary.
·                     Proven experience in project management, design, documentation and supervision,
·                     Proven analytical skills and ability to deliver a technically sound business project
·                     Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft Project
·                     Strong skills in research, analysis;
·                     Effective planning, coordination and communication skills;
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted