Project Manager at Safaicom

Reporting to the Program Manager, the position holder will coordinate and manage the delivery of Complex Information, Communications and Technology solutions for Safaricom projects. This role will be responsible for kick off, execution, control and closure of projects

• To develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project execution, controlling, and closing processes;
• To utilize tools and metrics to track and improve project performance - MS Project, Share point, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan;
• To  enforce quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement and communication management tool through the project life cycle until closure;
• To implement the project plan by ensuring the execution of project activities and tasks to produce project deliverables;
• To manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
• To implement changes to triple constraints in line with the defined change management process;
• To ensure timely CAPEX Utilization & Receipting for all assigned projects.
• To prepare and disseminate project reports and updates, governance meeting presentations in a timely manner;
• To contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, research, appropriately in order to improve the quality of project management services, build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession;
• To facilitate cooperation within our teams and with stakeholders in order to realize shared goals by encouraging collaborative problem solving, open communication, and teamwork;
• To supervise and motivate project resources on projects. 

• Zero Harm Safety

  • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.

  • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.

• Degree in ICT/Business Related field
• Certificate in project planning/project management expertise or PRINCE 2 or PMP or Agile
• Experience as a project team member in a large project preferably an IT project
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and background of Waterfall and Agile concepts in project delivery
• Ability to motivate teams to achieve business outcome