Projects Manager at Minet Kenya

Purpose of the Job

To ensure the development & delivery of Digital Transformation Projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defining projects scope by assisting business teams to prepare business requirements definitions
• Coordination of Business Case preparation with Business teams
• Ensure request for proposal activities are completed on time
• Preparing of solution demonstration scripts
• Coordination of vendor interviews, scoring sessions, and preparing outcome and final reports sign off
• Coordination of vendor contracting activities
• Coordination of system requirements specifications through gap analysis workshops
• Coordination of project blueprint sign off
• Coordination of all projects documentations sign off
• Coordination of project kick-off and subsequent activities including project planning activities and the execution of according to plan
• Responsible for project activities reporting to all stakeholders as per the project charter
• Responsible for managing the relationship of the solution vendor
• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with internal stakeholders and vendors to reassess and amend the scope of work requirements, budget, and timeline
• Analyze risk, establish contingency plans, and identify trigger events and responsibilities for initiating mitigating action
• Assist in planning and execution of formal Quality Control process
• Responsible for user acceptance testing and correction of results coordination
• Responsible for implementation coordination & Cut off
• Responsible for Go Live and post-Go Live handover of the project to business teams

Knowledge and Skills required

• Degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized Institution
• PMP or Prince2 certification and /or other acceptable qualifications
• Management and Leadership Experience
• Over 4 years of work experience in Projects
• Demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining Projects deliverables such as Projects charter, Projects management plan, status reports, Projects timesheets, communications plan, budget, and schedule

Competencies and Attributes

• Experience in the conversion of business requirements into technical specifications
• Experience in the industry & Solution Experience
• Knowledge of operational issues around Projects management
• Participate in the development of Projects management best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of and competency in Projects management processes including planning tasks, resource allocation, risk management, time management, financial management, resource management, quality management, monitoring, and reporting, documenting, and record-keeping
• Conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills