Benefits Realization Manager at Equity Bank

Job Purpose:

The Benefits Realization Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of measurable value from EGH’s strategic and transformational projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Benefits Realization, this role ensures that benefits are clearly defined, tracked, and realized in alignment with business cases and the Group’s strategic objectives. The manager will oversee benefits identification, validation, and reporting processes, working closely with Finance and other project stakeholders to ensure accountability for value delivery. Additionally, the role provides leadership and guidance to the Benefits Analyst, ensuring accurate data, analysis, and reporting that informs decision-making.
This role purpose balances strategic oversight (value focus), stakeholder collaboration (especially Finance & business owners), and team leadership (guiding the Benefit Realization analysts) while keeping accountability clear under the Senior Manager – Benefits Realization.

Job Responsibilities

1. Benefits Planning & Definition
• Support project sponsors and business owners in defining clear, measurable benefits during business case development.
• Ensure alignment of project benefits with the Group’s strategic objectives and value drivers.
• Maintain a centralized benefits register for all assigned projects.

2. Benefits Tracking & Realization
• Oversee the ongoing tracking, validation, and reporting of benefits across the project portfolio.
• Partner with Finance and project teams to ensure financial and non-financial benefits are accurately measured and recorded.
• Conduct periodic benefit realization reviews to confirm delivery against baselines and identify gaps.

3. Process & Framework Implementation
• Apply and continuously improve the Group’s benefits realization framework, ensuring consistency across projects.
• Embed benefits tracking processes into project governance and performance reviews.
• Provide recommendations to the Senior Manager on process enhancements and lessons learned.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Support
• Work closely with Finance, Portfolio Managers, and Project Sponsors to ensure accountability for value delivery.
• Prepare reports and insights that communicate benefits progress to the Senior Manager and EPMO leadership.
• Facilitate workshops and sessions to build stakeholder understanding of benefits realization practices.

5. Leadership & Team Oversight
• Supervise, mentor, and guide the Junior Benefits Analyst, ensuring high-quality analysis and reporting.
• Allocate work, review outputs, and build capability within the benefits realization function.
• Support a culture of value realization and continuous improvement across the EPMO.

6. Reporting & Insights
• Produce timely, accurate, and insightful benefits realization reports for the Senior Manager, EXCO, and other stakeholders.
• Translate technical data and financial analysis into clear business insights.
• Highlight risks, opportunities, and corrective actions related to benefits delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Project Management, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• 5–8 years of experience in project management, portfolio management, finance, or business analysis, with at least 3 years focused on benefits realization, performance tracking, or value measurement.
• Strong experience working with Finance teams on ROI, cost-benefit analysis, and financial tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to apply benefits realization frameworks, tools, and governance processes in a corporate or large-scale project environment.
• Prior experience in banking, telecoms, or large transformation projects is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, or Managing Benefits are an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in project management, portfolio management, finance, or business analysis, with at least 3 years focused on benefits realization, performance tracking, or value measurement.
• Strong experience working with Finance teams on ROI, cost-benefit analysis, and financial tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to apply benefits realization frameworks, tools, and governance processes in a corporate or large-scale project environment.
• Prior experience in banking, telecoms, or large transformation projects is highly desirable.