IT Project Coordinator at SportPesa

PEVANS EA LTD is seeking a Project Coordinator in the IT Department. Reporting to the Head of IT, he/she will coordinate the planning, execution and closing of various short term and midterm projects within the organization, ensuring that all company IT projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

The Project Coordinator will work closely with other IT team leads and the Project Committee(s) to fully effect the scheduled project (s) scope and direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project budget making by coordinating the availability and allocation of internal and external resources to projects to ensure a smooth and timely execution of projects.
• Oversee the coordination of project committees and deliverables
• Manage third party suppliers, agents and vendors where necessary in relation to the project management to ensure a seamless project implementation and closure
• Provide day to day leadership in the planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation and closure of projects
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track project progress, and make timely reports to the Head of IT
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Escalate any gaps in a timely manner to facilitate necessary remedial action.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/BBIT
• A Project management degree would be an additional advantage
• PMP or Prince 2 certification
• 2 – 3yrs working experience in project management in the ICT or mobile money sectors in a similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi task
• Attention to details
• Proactive