Reporting to: Chief Technology & Information Officer
Department: Technology Division

The incumbent will play a critical role in managing a portfolio of technology projects that will include both infrastructure and software deployments. She/he will need to understand key activities, deliverables, timescales and resources necessary to deliver projects on time and within budget. She/he will also manage resources assigned to fulfil those requirements using recommended implementation methodologies, lead implementation planning, control project plans and overall execution.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage delivery schedules and budgets to ensure project delivery is on time, within scope and in budget
• Use of standard project methodology and tools to track progress against deliverables
• Lead and manage project and resource schedules
• Manage third party and specialist resources assigned to projects
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks that may impact projects
• Use of appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Enforce quality gates in all the projects and programs within the domain
• Relationship management with clients and key stakeholders
• Prepare sound communication plans and manage information dissemination
• Communicate project activities including progress, budget, risks and issues to relevant stakeholders as defined by the communication plan
• Complete weekly status reports and steering committee presentations
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Telecommunications or other related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Must be a fully qualified and accredited project manager
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in managing projects with experience of  managing complex technical systems such as billing platforms, ERP, CRM etc.

Professional Knowledge & skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with clearly demonstrated methodologies to keep project teams and stakeholders well informed.
• Commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills
• Strong MS Office skills including Microsoft project.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Any experience in the following areas is a plus:
• Business Process analysis/modelling
• Telecommunications

How to Apply

This position is open to Kenyan citizens only. If you are up to the challenge & fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.

Application should be sent by latest  20th April  2018 , please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. Apply through recruitment@telkom.co.ke and ensure the job title is quoted on the subject field. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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