ExtraInch Limited Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

ExtraInch Limited Project Manager Jobs in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Develop, create and manage project plans to ensure timely completion of implementations
    Maintain project documentation, issue management, change requests and change management

  • Hold team and client status meetings to provide visibility to the project's progress, deadline, goals, objectives, and issues.

  • Define project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress.

  • Align project objectives with company goals, and make sure the project team is clear on objectives

  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within the scope, and within budget

  • Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

  • Coach and guide team members to complete tasks and project deliverables.

  • Manage all documentation including detailed project requirements.

  • Develop a detailed project plan to track progress

  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs

  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques

  • Report and escalate to management as needed, resolve conflicts related to schedule, solution, and team performance.

  • Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks

  • Create client confidence in the project's performance

  • Help make complex implementation concepts simple for clients

  • Seek ways to improve the process of delivering solutions to clients

  • Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

  • Create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation

  • Help the project team with the design and development tasks

  • Lead process of issue identification and resolution

  • Manage risk tracking process

  • Work multiple projects simultaneously

  • Keep teams motivated to deliver a successful implementation.

    Requirments

  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, or related, with 2 years of applicable experience required.

  • Three or more years of project management experience in I.T.

  • A natural leader with the ability to maintain multiple projects without compromising results

  • High energy, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to do what it takes to get
    the job done

  • Comfortable working closely with Engineering and offshore development teams
    Detail-oriented
    Strong organization and planning skills.

  • Thrives in a collaborative environment

  • Good communications skills, with customers, team, and stakeholders

  • Business & IT strategy experience

  • Deep customer focus mindset and experience with researching and determining customer needs

  • Knowledge of related software tools

  • Highly quantitative, analytical, and business-minded person

  • Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers

  • Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector

  • Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.

  • Excellent client-facing and

  • Internal communication skills

  • Knowledge of commercial banking and/or marketplace lending industries

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

    This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

    This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented

  • Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with a strong performance culture

  • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

    How to Apply

  • If you believe you can match the expectation of the above role, send a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of 3 referees including one from your recent employer to jobs@extrainch.co.ke

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