Project Manager Job in Kenya

Our client is a leading multinational research-based pharmaceutical company devoted to discovering and developing new and innovative medicines, vaccines and health care products.

Reporting to the General Manager-African Nutrition Ventures, the Project Manger position is responsible for providing project management expertise and support to ensure delivery of a portfolio of nutrition products for Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) consumers in Kenya and subsequently sub-Saharan Africa.

The individual will co-ordinate the activities of a multifunctional team of senior managers across a number of geographies that’s been tasked with developing fortified nutrition products for low-income consumers through a pilot that will first be launched in Kenya before being rolled out to other sub-Saharan countries.

Key Responsibilities

Works closely with the GM to ensure that the overall project objectives are aligned with global objectives.Ensures project’s overall objectives are understood by all team members & stakeholders and that they understand their individual responsibilities.Assists the project team to embed best practice ways of working.Prepares & executes project work plans & revises as appropriate to meet changing needs & requirements.Organizes & facilitates project meetings effectively and ensures closure of agreed actions.Monitors project performance against all the agreed plan parameters.Manages project documents ensuring they are complete, current and stored appropriately.Effectively communicates relevant project information to stakeholders.Identifies project risks and plans for their mitigation.Resolves and escalates issues in a timely fashion.Ensures project complies with internal standards & policies.   Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field from a recognized university. 3-5 years project management experience in Commercial, R&D or Supply Chain.If the above experience was in the FMCG industry, it would be an added advantage.Experience with cross cultural/regional projects or globally run businesses.Demonstrated ability to influence, deliver work programmes in a matrix environment, manage stakeholder interests and provide project solutions.Deep understanding of the principles, processes and tools of project management. Evidence of this is required as this is most critical.Fairly good knowledge of the process involved in developing and launching a new product.Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders across functions / departments, regions, externally and internally to deliver the project’s objectives.Ability to make decisions and tackle challenges in a complex and rapidly evolving environment.
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Monday 13th May, 2013.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

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