Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

 
Reference: PM_2013

Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd   
 

Contract: Permanent       
 

Location: Nairobi    

Available: ASAP
 

Category: Experienced    

Offer: Neg.
 
Profile Introduction
 

Our client is a leading insurance company with operations within the region. 

As a strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit a Project Manager for their Nairobi office.

The overall purpose of the role is to:
 

The strategy & innovation team is responsible for establishing and leading company-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. 

The project manager in the team will lead a variety of different types of projects including innovation initiatives, launching new products and services, operational efficiency improvements and establishment of alternative channels of distribution

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Project Management or equivalent required
• Project management certification; PMP, PRINCE2, etc
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services that spans the full spectrum of functional and business perspectives, e.g. Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting, Operations or other business related field
• 3 to 5 years of strong and demonstrated project management and execution skills with a proven track record of process transformation
• Experience in application of reengineering methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean preferred

Job Specification- Project Manager

• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle for large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan on company-wide strategic initiatives
• Single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering given strategic initiative(s).
• Maintain all relevant documentation related to the project: e.g. regulatory approvals, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, risk assessment reports, etc.
• Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters; Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Develop and conduct briefings to management & other key stakeholders on project status, cost, schedules, trends, accomplishments and other aspects of assigned initiatives
• Propose recommendations and adjustments to project delivery and related solutions throughout the life of the initiative
• Process engineering – continued review of systems and processes (e.g. contracts, procedures & policies, etc). Implementing improvements to develop client experience and financial control
• Assist in developing success criteria, best practices, metrics and benchmarks, monitor and manage adherence to SLAs, KPIs and targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Leadership Skills. Set clear and challenging objectives, inspiring and encouraging high performance in their team and as individuals. Review progress achieved regularly, publicly and privately recognizing achievement by others
• Innovative. Think of and/or encourages new ideas, and is keen to experiment and see ideas implemented
• Decisive. Make timely and balanced decisions, based on available information but is prepared to review if circumstances change
• Initiative. Take appropriate action before being asked and actively finds solutions to problems
• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Excellent communication & presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate, applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projects; Ability to manage multiple deliverable  excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize appropriately
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Outstanding analytical, strategic and problem solving skills coupled with strong finance and internal control skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Package: Projects, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel

How to Apply
 

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 18th July 2013
 

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.