Telkom Kenya Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Telkom Kenya Project Manager Jobs in Kenya


Role Purpose

  • The role is within the Digital Financial Services department in Telkom Kenya and is responsible for scoping, planning and managing the implementation of one or more high/ medium risk projects through to closure and to be responsible for the completion of all the designated activities and tasks contained on the work schedule through pro-active task, risk and issue management; reporting progress as required and ensuring stakeholders are kept engaged and informed where appropriate.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, scope, plan and manage the implementation of one or more high/ medium risk projects as assigned

  • Assist the above with the development of the relevant products needed to support implementation

  • Actively keep internal and external stakeholders sighted on key risks, issues and decisions – escalating where appropriate

  • Actively work with internal stakeholders to ensure the project secures effective engagement at all levels within Telkom Kenya

  • Develop and maintain an expert working
  • knowledge of the project and therefore be a point of reference, information and expertise
    Pro-actively manage the quality and performance of the project and its products thereby ensuring work-streams and work-packages are delivered on time, to specification and budget

  • Where appropriate, to manage some or all of the project budget under the guidance of the Product Delivery & Programs Manager.

    Academic Background and Professional Knowledge

  • Bachelors’ degree in Business, Project Management or other relevant field
    Certification in Project Management

  • Expert user of Microsoft Projects
    3-5 years’ experience in Project Management within a Telecommunications or
    Financial Services environment

  • At least 2 years previous Product Delivery or Project Management experience working within an agile environment

  • A track record of successful project delivery working across multiple teams, on multiple products in a fast paced, market driven environment.

    Here are the skills we are looking for/Competencies

  • Project Management (scoping, planning and execution)

  • Problem solving and analytical skills

  • Risk and Issue management

  • Ability to prioritize and manage conflicts (people and tasks)

  • Networking, engagement, persuasion, influencing and communications skills

  • Excellent Written, oral and presentations skills

  • Tact and diplomacy skills when managing sensitive issues in a discreet manner

  • Experienced and highly competent in the use of MS Project, and other MS Office applications

    How to Apply

  • Application should be sent to recruitment@telkom.co.ke by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 14th December 2020 including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.

  • Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability

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