Project Manager (Upstream) – Nairobi, Kenya at WTS Energy

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate upstream project activities from planning through execution and delivery.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to support efficient project execution.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, procurement, logistics, HSE, and operational workstreams.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.
• Identify and track upstream business opportunities within Kenya and the wider East African region.
• Coordinate project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and progress review sessions.
• Support partnership development with operators, contractors, and technical service providers.
• Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, management updates, and executive presentations.
• Support budgeting, commercial evaluations, and operational planning activities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.
• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and efficient project delivery practices.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of business operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects or operations is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder management, and business development activities.
• Agile Project Management certification, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments.
• High level of professionalism, adaptability, and execution focus.