Safaricom Projects Manager job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Executive Business Analysis and PMO Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Manager - Projects
REF -M P– JAN2013

Role Profile

To coordinate and ensure consistent, on-time execution, implementation and completion of projects across the business, while guiding project workflow and resources through well integrated project guidelines and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain the Project Management process and framework;
• Ensure all project plans are followed, documented and signed-off;
• Provide training, guidance and mentorship in project management  to new project managers;
• Monitor and ensure planned projects are delivered on time and within budget;
• Undertake project post-launch reviews;
• Prepare projects  progress reports and dashboards to ensure alignment by all stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in business or Technical field – Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized university;
• At least 3years work experience in project management  with experience to line management or senior engineer level;
• Project management certification – preferably prince2/PMP or any other certification recognized globally for project management;
• Experience in managing multiple projects (6 – 12 month duration) simultaneously from start to finish;
• Good understanding of financial principles, financial ratios with ability to interpret standard financial statements;
• Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision;
• Working experience in a Project Management Office will be an added advantage.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. 

All applications must be delivered on or before Thursday the 24th of January 2013..

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke