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February 9, 2011

Project Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya

Project Manager Career Opportunity in Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager

Reports to:
Regional Technical Director

Key Tasks

    * Oversee all projects which are being undertaken by the company in liaison with Head of departments Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
    * Track project milestones and deliverables
    * Carry out appropriate project assessment and advise the management on the most appropriate and economical approach
    * Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals e.g., human, equipment, materials etc
    * Ensure that there is proper business planning preparing long-term strategies and success paths.
    * Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
    * Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
    * Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentations and presentations
    * Prepare status reports for the project team, analyze results and troubleshoot problem areas
    * Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
    * Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
    * Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
    * Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
    * Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendation report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
    * Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
    * Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Requirement


    * Holder of first Degree or Higher Diploma in information technology or computer science
    * Five years technical experience and competence
    * Five years work experience in a project management capacity
    * Strong familiarity with project management software
    * Certifications in ICT.
    * Experience at working both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment is essential
    * Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities
    * Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
    * Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients and other departments

To apply for this position send your CV only to recruitment@workforceassociates.net on or before 20th February 2011.

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