Project Manager at Telkom Kenya

Role Purpose: 

The role is within the Digital Financial Services department in Telkom Kenya and  is responsible for scoping, planning and managing the implementation of one or more high/ medium risk projects through to closure and to be responsible for the completion of all the designated activities and tasks contained on the work schedule through pro-active task, risk and issue management; reporting progress as required and ensuring stakeholders are kept engaged and informed where appropriate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, scope, plan and manage the implementation of one or more high/ medium risk projects as assigned
• Assist the above with the development of the relevant products needed to support implementation
• Actively keep internal and external stakeholders sighted on key risks, issues and decisions – escalating where appropriate
• Actively work with internal stakeholders to ensure the project secures effective engagement at all levels within Telkom Kenya
• Develop and maintain an expert working knowledge of the project and therefore be a point of reference, information and expertise
• Pro-actively manage the quality and performance of the project and its products thereby ensuring work-streams and work-packages are delivered on time, to specification and budget
• Where appropriate, to manage some or all of the project budget under the guidance of the Product Delivery & Programs Manager.

Academic Background and Professional Knowledge

• Bachelors’ degree in Business, Project Management or other relevant field
• Certification in Project Management
• Expert user of Microsoft Projects
• 3-5 years’ experience in Project Management within a Telecommunications or Financial Services environment
• At least 2 years previous Product Delivery or Project Management experience working within an agile environment
• A track record of successful project delivery working across multiple teams, on multiple products in a fast paced, market driven environment.

Here are the skills we are looking for/Competencies

• Project Management
• Project Management (scoping, planning and execution)
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Risk and Issue management
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicts (people and tasks)
• Networking, engagement, persuasion, influencing and communications skills
• Excellent Written, oral and presentations skills
• Tact and diplomacy skills when managing sensitive issues in a discreet manner
• Experienced and highly competent in the use of MS Project, and other MS Office applications