Assistant Manager – Business Projects Portfolio at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary.

This role is responsible for managing and overseeing business Projects within KRA. The role ensures the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects aimed at improving taxpayer engagement, compliance, and service delivery. It is aligned with KRA’s strategic objectives, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in project governance, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of projects with KRA’s strategic goals and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and implement best practices for project delivery and governance.
• Enhance collaboration across departments to optimize project execution.
• Provide leadership in the execution of projects.
• Supervise project teams, ensure efficient resource allocation and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor and report on project performance, risks, and progress.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and compliance standards.
• Manage business project lifecycles from planning to closure.
• Ensure robust vendor management and Service Level Agreement
• Optimize projects management performance through continuous improvements.
• Coordinate change management and stakeholder training for technology adoption.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Commerce or related field from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or relevant project management certification.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience, 1 year of which should be at a supervisory level. 

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Innovative thinking
• Organizational skills
• Resilience and adaptability
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity