Project Manager at Baran Telecom Networks Kenya Limited

Job Summary

As a Project manager, you will oversee telecom and digital projects within a vibrant environment working with a team of engineers and software developers. Your responsibility will cut across business development, managing teams, coordinating implementation of projects, collections and relationship management with key partners in the projects. The Project Manager will develop a deep understanding of customer needs, competitive products, and technology trends to deliver releases that drive product-line revenue growth.

Business Perspective

Our clients have the typical challenges of balancing the sustainability of legacy platforms and applications while embracing new technology which in time will replace legacy. They are committed to change as they adapt to a more demanding and client led sector and see an opportunity to add value through technology and process innovation. We require someone who understands complexities of business environment and is ready to build and support a competitive model.

Your Capabilities

We require someone with a technical and project management background along with communication skills to engage/influence extremely senior business stakeholders in order to ultimately improve customer experience and value. The ideal candidate must possess 4years prior experienced 2 of which on the least must be in projects management within Telecom sector. Besides, you must possess ability to understand business and technical requirements, capture and summarize key points, and communicate them at levels appropriate to your audience. You must have a strong understanding of all the phases of project management from initiation, planning, execution, and closure.

Your Roles

You will be responsible for all aspects of the coordination, delegation, supervision, and quality control of assigned projects including responsibility for performance and the productivity the entire projects team. You will be responsible for forecasting, planning, and implementation of projects noting to adhere to approved plans, budgets, schedules, and safety specifications. Besides you’ll be the liaison between all stakeholders coordinating all parties to ensure that implementation is seamless.

Requirements

Attitude required

It would be great if someone has a lot of experience in this role but the base skills and behaviours/attitude/talent is most important so we will consider different levels.