Project Manager Job in Kenya


Project Manager - pigiame

Want to join a fun, exciting internet company? pigiame is a classified website run by Ringier Kenya, a branch of a leading international Media company with over 8,000 employees worldwide. 

Be part of our small but dynamic team and experience the thrill of being part of one of Africa’s fastest growing internet companies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting & implementing the execution of pigiame goals and strategies
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of pigiame
  • Find ways to improve productivity and operations within pigiame
  • Prepare weekly reports to VP Classifieds, Ringier on all activity for the week and the week ahead
  • Responsible for the monitoring of productivity in sales & listings of pigiame
  • Manage staff, prepare work schedules and assign specific duties
  • Plan and direct activities, coordinate with other department heads as required
  • Train new employees
  • Oversee and monitor the running of all projects within pigiame
  • Work directly with clients to develop new opportunities that either generate revenue or grow the pigiame via synergies
  • Prepare program budgets, facilitate projects, control inventory and handle logistics
  • Ensure staff consistently deliver premium customer service commitment by modeling positive resolution of challenging customer service issues and concerns to the customer’s satisfaction
  • Maintain effective and clear communication channels with other Ringier Kenya company heads both verbally and in writing
Personal & Managerial Attributes
  • Leadership ability
  • Technology savvy
  • Great team worker
  • Understand how to develop and implement business strategies
  • Smart, creative and innovative
  • Attention to details
  • Strong work ethics and integrity
  • Well-organized and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Ability to work well with all levels of management
  • Ability to solve problems and manage conflict
Qualifications & Experience
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business or Information Technology
  • Experience within e-commerce solutions is a MUST
  • Flexible hours set to meet the needs of the position and willingness to travel and work in a regional team of professionals.
  • Proven track record of building and mobilizing teams to excel in a sales-driven environment is a plus
Location: The position is based in Kenya, Nairobi
 
Duration: Full-Time
 
How to Apply: 

In order to be considered for an interview, email your application to recruit@ringier.co.ke with the following documentation:
 
A concise CV with personal details, education details and any previous as well as current work experience gained thus far.
 
Include the following
 
Current and expected remuneration on the body of your email
 
Deadline for applications is 8th December 2012