Corporate Staffing Services Project Manager Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Corporate Staffing Services Project Manager Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya



Our client in the Technology industry is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to manage projects and ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time, within budget, with high quality and realization of benefits.

The role holder will ensure the application of appropriate skills, tools and techniques to project activities during the project life cycle, addressing the various needs, concerns and expectations of the stakeholders and balancing the competing project constraints of Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget, Resources, and Risk.

Responsibilities

  • Detailed understanding of client issues and building credibility with the client at the senior management level.

  • Mentoring and educating developers within the NAV Practice to adopt best practice standards and methodologies for developing for NAV.

  • Managing and improving best practice methodologies and approach for developing NAV and integrating with 3rd party applications for customers and other projects.

  • Assist in bringing together the significant deliverables and workstreams to effect an integrated solution.

  • Work with the NAV Technical & Development Manager to establish professional development needs for the development team to ensure expertise in all areas of the NAV development landscape.

  • Understand and adhere to the client’s implementation methodology, based on Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step.

  • Guide the functional team from a project management perspective.

  • Contribute to scope and risk management, working with the solution architects, technical consultants, and lead consultants to ensure the project delivers on time, cost, and quality.

  • Problem-solving – validate hypotheses and diagnostics from other team members, testing insights and recommendations from the team with senior management internally and externally.

  • Contribute to the planning, shaping, and development of client proposals.

  • Provide guidance and quality review checks in all areas of the
    analysis phase of the implementation.

  • Work with the solution architect to ensure that the design of the overall solution is technically fit for purpose.

  • Coordination of support function to ensure projects run smoothly throughout the contract period.

  • Tracking contract deliverables, and renewals, and informing finance on payments based on agreed-upon milestones.

  • Mentor and guide more junior resources.

    Requirements

  • Degree/Diploma in IT, Business or Project Management

  • Prince2 / PMP certifications is a MUST

  • Strong experience delivering complex ERP solutions with knowledge of Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Surestep will be desirable.

  • Minimum of two years of project management experience in ERP solution provision.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to clients and colleagues.

  • Strong personal organization and time management skills.

  • Committed to personal development in technical, functional, and broader consulting skills.

  • A passion for delivering real business value through technology.

  • A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and a problem-solving approach.

  • team player, able to communicate with peers and able to escalate issues where appropriate.

    How to Apply

    If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Project Manager-IT) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke by 6th February 2023

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