Project Manager at Access Bank Kenya

Job Overview

• Assist with the delivery of assigned IT and Operational projects and programs, within specified criteria of time, scope, cost, and quality.
• Handle project support functions
• Track the progress of the projects and develop reports on progress, milestones, risks, and blockers.
• Interface with System Integrators, Service Provided and Developers to deliver work.
• Form a bridge between Stakeholders and System Integrators, Service Provided and Developers.
• Provide the necessary project management documentation for Audit and Compliance purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of assigned project work packages, escalating issues that are beyond set tolerances to the Team Lead, IT Projects and programs for resolution.
• Document project business cases in conjunction with Project Owners
• Organize, coordinate, and attend meetings for feedback provision to the stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program Delivery and Program Manager
• Participate in IT Planning and policy development efforts as and when requested
• Facilitate the resolution of any issues encountered.
• Assist with quality management for solutions deployment and day-to-day operations.
• Help with the production of periodic project reports.
• Coordinate end users training before delivery of solutions

Skills/Competencies

• Willingness to learn and accept guidance and direction
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Good knowledge of Planning and Management Skills
• An understanding of change management practices
• Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on IT enabled business change projects.
• Adequate knowledge of Microsoft tools
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Organization and coordination skills
• Performance management
• Ability to take ownership and initiative.
• Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks.
• General managerial/ administrative skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-Management skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Good oral & written communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in their field
• Relevant professional certifications (where in place)
• Competency in their work
• Technical/Information Technology background
• Experience with Bank’s products/knowledge of the Bank’s products