ICT Firm Head of Project Management Office Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Head – Project Management Office
 

Location: Nairobi – Kenya   
 

Industry: IT
 

Our client is a customer – centric, Kenyan ICT firm that develops ICT solutions that automate business processes in every sector of the economy to promote efficiency, sustainable innovation, and best practice. 

They are seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to head their Project management office.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects


• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget


• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility


• Ensure resource availability and allocation


• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress


• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities


• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required


• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques


• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion


• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques


• Report and escalate to management as needed


• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders


• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects


• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget


• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility


• Ensure resource availability and allocation


• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress


• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities


• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required


• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques


• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion


• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques


• Report and escalate to management as needed


• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders


• Perform risk management to minimize project risks


• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation


• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality


• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards


• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project


• Write reports on the project for management and for funders


• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in information systems or business administration


• A minimum of 5 years related experience in project management especially in an actual fast paced working environment

Professional Qualifications

• Knowledge or certificate in Project Management

Specialist Knowledge

• Budgeting


• Software development skills


• Knowledge of Web applications

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before close of business 13th May, 2016. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line.

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