Program Manager - Nairobi, Kenya - SAFARICOM

    SAFARICOM
    SAFARICOM Nairobi, Kenya

    2 weeks ago

    Safaricom background
    Full time
    Description

    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    Safaricom, Ltd is a leading mobile network operator in Kenya. It was formed in 1997 as a fully owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya. In May 2000, Vodafone Group Plc of the United Kingdom acquired a 40% stake and management responsibility for the company. Safaricom employs over 1,500 people mainly stationed in Nairobi and other big cities like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret in which it manages retail outlets. Currently, it has nationwide dealerships to ensure customers across the country have access to its products and services.

    JOB SUMMARY

    QUALIFICATIONSDegree in Engineering/ICT/Business Related fieldRelevant certifications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile or PRINCE2.At least 4 years' experience in managing programs.Strong knowledge and application of waterfall and agile concepts in project delivery.Ability to inspire teams to achieve business outcome.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Delivery & Progress Management:Develops formal and comprehensive program delivery plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, change requests and tasks.Facilitates project execution, controlling, and closing processes.Manages program progress by ensuring timelines, milestones, deliverables, budget, and quality are executed as planned to achieve business value. Enforces quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement and communication management through the project life cycle.Implement and enforce quality gates during project implementation.Tools & Metrics Utilization Tools and metrics utilization to track and improve project performance via EPM, MS Project, JIRA, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan). Timely reporting, updates, and governance meeting presentations using these tools. Risks ManagementProactively identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues throughout the project life cycle.Swiftly mitigate risks and address issues to minimize their impact on project outcomes. CAPEX Utilization Timely utilization and receipting of CAPEX for all projects within your domain.Collaboration & Leadership:Foster collaboration with project teams and with stakeholders to realize shared goals by solving complex problems, open communication, and teamwork. Provide leadership for direct reports which will include but not limited to interaction at senior levels and accountability/oversight/management.Contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, research, to improve the quality of project management.Build capabilities of colleagues and advance the profession.To conduct performance appraisal, motivate and train staff in the section.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Project management, Project preparation and planning, Project implementation

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Bachelor's degree