Head of Projects at HF Group

Principle Accountabilities

•  Develop and implement project management strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
•  Oversee the entire project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities  Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and project teams.
•  Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the project management department.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners.
•  Proactively update Exco on project status, risks, and opportunities.
•  Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
•  Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
•  Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
•  Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.
•  Conduct regular project reviews to ensure adherence to quality guidelines
•  Develop and monitor project budgets
•  Ensure projects are delivered within approved financial constraints.
•  Prepare and present regular reports to Exco on project progress, financial status, and key performance indicators
•  Conduct post-project reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Key Competencies and Skills

•  Project portfolio management
•  Industry knowledge (Real estate), expertise and network
•  Strategic thinking
•  Team Leadership
•  Solution oriented
•  Problem solving and analytical thinking
•  Strong financial acumen: budget management and financial analysis
•  Stakeholder engagement
•  Innovation and adaptability
•  Quality Assurance
•  Risk Management
•  Conflict resolution and high emotional intelligence

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic and Professional

•  Bachelor's Degree in Built Environment, Business and Finance, or any other related field.
•  A Master's degree in Project Management, Finance, Business management, or Built Environment is preferred.
•  Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is mandatory.

Experience

•  Minimum 10 - years experience in project management
•  Managed projects valued at least Kes. 20 billion cumulatively over the last 5 years.
•  Leadership experience: Must have led a team for at least 5 years