Group Project Manager - Nairobi at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

Our client is seeking a Group Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects across all subsidiary companies. The role requires a highly organized, strategic, and results-driven professional capable of managing cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across diverse industries.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining quality and alignment with the Group’s overall strategic objectives.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Project Oversight

• Align subsidiary projects with strategic goals.
• Support executive leadership in project prioritization and resource allocation.

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Ensure risk assessment and mitigation plans are in place.

Cross-Subsidiary Coordination

• Act as a central liaison between subsidiaries.
• Ensure seamless communication and reporting across all business units.
• Identify operational synergies and efficiency improvements across subsidiaries.

Budget & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Track project expenditures and ensure cost control.
• Optimize allocation of human and financial resources across projects.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for senior management.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure projects comply with regulatory and internal policies.
• Maintain high standards of quality across all deliverables.

Job Specifications and Qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (Required).
• Master’s Degree (MBA or related field) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of proven experience in project management.
• Experience managing multi-sector or cross-functional projects.
• Experience in at least one of the following sectors is an added advantage: agriculture, logistics, events, or e-commerce.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver complex projects successfully.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong financial and budgeting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work across diverse industries and adapt quickly
• High level of accountability and integrity