Assistant Manager - Project Management Office (Pmo) At I&M Bank

Details of the offer

Job Purpose/Summary
The Assistant Manager - PMO will responsible for managing the successful delivery of short- and medium-term projects within the organization, ensuring that business requirements are met through adherence to approved scopes, schedules, and budgets. This role involves coordinating various project management functions including planning, execution, stakeholder management, and process improvement. The Assistant Manager will also guide the definition of business requirements, ensure the effective management of resources, and facilitate timely completion of all project deliverables in collaboration with senior managers and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
Project Delivery
Lead the preparation of project initiation documents and gather approvals from stakeholders.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define scope and deliverables for projects.
Manage procurement processes, including evaluation and selection of vendors, and negotiation of contracts in collaboration with relevant teams.
Ensure adherence to project management processes and guidelines, driving quality assurance across all deliverables.
Coordinate the development of test approaches, test cases for user acceptance testing (UAT), and monitor the UAT process.
Provide visibility and regular communication to project stakeholders on progress, milestones, and potential risks.

Lead Change and Implement Project Governance
Prepare and ensure proper change documentation, including managing data migration, UAT, and obtaining approvals for changes.
Oversee post-project transition, ensuring smooth cut-over and service stabilization.
Facilitate project closure activities, including the preparation of final reports and reviews of lessons learned.

Stakeholder Management
Engage with various stakeholders, including senior managers and project teams, ensuring alignment and regular communication.
Manage stakeholder expectations and support project teams in resolving impediments.
Coordinate with stakeholders on resource allocation and strategic decisions related to project implementation.

Decision-Making & Accountability
Recommend budget requirements, project scope, and risk mitigation strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Provide inputs on vendor selection and negotiate contracts.
Lead reporting and documentation of project decisions, timelines, and budget alignment.
Proactively address project issues and escalations by working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
8-12 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time.
Certifications in PMP, Agile, or other recognized project management frameworks are preferred.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

Source: Myjobmag_Co

Job Function:

Requirements

Senior Director, Franchise Operations, Eastern Cluster, Ecaf At The Coca-Cola Company

Position Overview: Lead the Franchise or Region team and provide commercial expertise to drive the business plan successfully working with our bottling partn...


From The Coca-Cola Company - Nairobi Area

Published a month ago

Head Of Life And Pensions At Kenyan Alliance Insurance

Job Description Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary) The role holder is responsible for directing, administering, and coordinating the internal operational...


From Kenyan Alliance Insurance - Nairobi Area

Published a month ago

Manager, Energy & Climate Programme At Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (Aecf)

As a programme manager, you will be responsible for managing the implementation of the REACT SSA Kenya program in the RE sector, ensuring that it delivers on...


From Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (Aecf) - Nairobi Area

Published a month ago

Program Manager At Digital Opportunity Trust (Dot)

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to organise and coordinate programs. The role will report to the Country Director and will work closely with ot...


From Digital Opportunity Trust (Dot) - Nairobi Area

Published a month ago

Built at: 2024-11-06T15:29:23.012Z