Software Company Projects Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Software Company Projects Manager
 

Reports to: Head of Projects
 

Industry: ICT
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 120K – 180K
 

Our Client is a software development firm that develops ICT solutions that automate business processes across every economic sector. 

They seek to hire a Project Manager to ensure that all projects are managed and delivered within the specified conditions, timelines, scope, resources and in the best assured quality.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the various phases over the life cycle of the project


• 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 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


• 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


• Write reports on the project for management and for funders


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

Qualifications and Skills Desired

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


• A minimum of 3 (three) years experience in managing IT related projects


• Knowledge in project management tools


• Technical Background with understanding and /or hands on experience in software development and web technologies


• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills


• Excellent written and communication skills

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Software Company Projects Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Saturday 30th April 2016

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted