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  • Posted: Jul 24, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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    Program Manager

    Brief Description  

    Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the position holder will provide program leadership in the pursuit and delivery of complex information, communications and technology solutions for Safaricom programs & projects This role will be responsible for kick off, execution, control and closure of programs and projects.

    Program Manager Job Responsibilities

    • To develop a formal and comprehensive program delivery plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
    • To ensure tool and metrics utilization to track and improve project performance – EPM, MS Project, Share point, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan,
    • To manage program progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives;
    • To enforce quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement, communication management and the use of the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tool through the project life cycle until closure;
    • To manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
    • To ensure timely CAPEX Utilization & Receipting for all projects within your domain;
    • To ensure timely preparation and dissemination of project reports, updates and governance meeting presentations;
    • To contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, research, appropriately in order to improve the quality of project management services, build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession;
    • To facilitate cooperation within our teams and with stakeholders in order to realize shared goals by encouraging collaborative problem solving, open communication, and teamwork;
    • To provide leadership support for direct reports which will include but is not limited to  interaction at all/senior levels and accountability/oversight/management;
    • To conduct performance appraisal, motivate and train staff in the section.

    Requirements for the Program Manager Job

    • Degree in ICT/Business Related field
    • Project management expertise: Certified in PMP or PRINCE 2
    • At least 3 years’ experience in managing IT projects.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on shub.safaricom.co.ke to apply

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