Project Manager ( 6 months Contract) at Rose Avenue Group

Our client, a financial services group in Kenya, is looking for Project Manager (6 Months Contract). Reporting to the Country CEO, the Project Manager will manage the overall delivery of the assigned projects, from initiation to close-out, to meet the stated business objectives and benefits, in compliance with all relevant legislative, risk and audit requirements

JOB PURPOSE and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-ordinate a portfolio of complex projects across the group including shared services and external suppliers
• Define specific project milestones at a granular level of detail
• Ensure that all required deliveries and timelines are well understood by all parties
• Follow up with individuals providing solutions and ensure deadlines and suitable quality of solutions are delivered
• Report on progress to the Project Steering Committee at a suitable level of detail ensuring that areas of risk and required intervention are highlighted
• Work closely with the Project owner and project sponsor to ensure deliveries are clearly understood, risks raised timeously, projects delivered within budget and any issues raised and resolved timeously

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ Degree in Project Management or related field
• Over 10 years working experience managing projects in a financial services environment
• The ideal candidate MUST have experience working on IFRS projects from an end-to-end perspective.
• Project Management experience across finance related projects within Insurance
• Ability to deliver the project on time and ensuring the highest of standards are met
• PMP certification
• Experience in Change management
• Ability to work in complexity including technical detail
• Punctual with attention to detail and delivery oriented