Project Manager at Arc Skills Kenya

Details:

The Project Manager will provide technical leadership, and oversee all aspects of the project, including training and capacity building activities for all Master Trainers and Trainers, with a focus on Train the Trainer and achieving high quality vocational skills learning within the YAW project. The position will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the project and will be accountable for Client Satisfaction and Profitability of the project. The role would involve planning, reviewing and corrective action planning for the project, managing varied teams, building relationships with key stakeholders in the client environment, monitoring and reporting on project impact, and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will also be responsible to manage the P&L of the project, by ensuring targets are met, expenses are minimized and manage the budget according to the approved budget plan.

• Create a plan for successful implementation of the project within set deadlines and profitability targets
• Identify, acquire, groom and maintain a high-quality workforce for the project working closely with the HR department
• Oversee Train-the-Trainer and certification of the project personnel deployed for the training and development project
• Oversee the creation of curriculum and other such support material required for successful delivery of the project
• Design / oversee the development of world-class practical assessments including trainee monitoring and audit post-training (and the delivery of high impact training report and recommendations to client)
• Work closely with the client teams to schedule and support the project including the identification of on-the-job / on-site training opportunities according to work schedules
• Build relationships with critical senior management stakeholders in the client and get their ownership of the project
• Manage day-to-day operations of the project
• Constantly seek opportunities for up selling / cross selling our range of products with the client. Once identified, closely work with the internal teams to submit a proposal and acquire the order.
• Develop and monitor key performance lead and lag indicators with an emphasis on creating improved performance through training
• Continuously monitor and solicit feedback on all training programs and materials to ensure accuracy, relevance and effectiveness
• Manage and report project financials by conducting a comprehensive budget and monitor closely the project's financial and operational performance in conjunction with the approved profitability plan
• Make financially sound business decisions, with a key focus on identifying cost saving opportunities and ROI
• Facilitate the identification of or provide leads to potential business opportunities through client referrals or partnerships to be used to leverage ARC Skills long term business interests
• Maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards

Qualifications / knowledge:

• Undergraduate degree with post-graduate degree strongly preferred
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) strongly preferred
• Engineering degree an advantage
• Working knowledge of Vocational Qualification framework, Occupational Standards and Qualification Packs.

Skills:

• Excellent presentation/facilitation skills
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with diverse international teams. Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting.
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically and function well under pressure
• Consulting level presentation creation skills; ability to make effective, high-level presentations to senior client personnel
• Proven experience successfully managing large scale, complex projects
• Pleasing personality with an ability to relate to people and build effective relationships. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with demanding clients
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Fluency in English required
• Outstanding academic achievement – advanced degrees preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in the construction, contracting, property management or similar industry/sector, OR
• 10+ years of experience in project management for youth development and training programs in an international context
• Experience in vocational, artisan level skills training preferred
• Experience overseeing or personally delivering curriculum / content development
• Experience designing or overseeing the design of world-class assessments and monitoring / auditing trainees (including delivering post training reports)
• Previous Master trainer experience an asset

Contract Type

1-year initial fixed term contract with a possibility of renewal.

Full time employment with monthly gross salary of KES 300,000.