Head of Projects Job Vacancy - National Bank of Kenya

National Bank of Kenya, one of the leading banks with a vision to becoming the Bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, self-driven, result oriented individual to fill the position of Head of Projects.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects through all phases of planning, designing, implementation, evaluation and commissioning according to predetermined timelines, budgets and ensuring quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee implementation of key projects to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner within cost estimates and defined quality expectations.
  • Prepare, manage and control project expenses effectively to realize cost reduction on CAPEX & OPEX, while meeting overall project objectives.
  • Proactively manage project risks through timely design of mitigating strategies and appropriate control measures to guard against operational lapses.
  • Regularly monitor and track projects against key milestones ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the Project Steering Committee on projects’ progress, risks and investment/cost for prompt decision making.
  • Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule projects without unduly affecting stated objectives and benefits.
  • Ensure project adherence to safety, health and environmental requirements in compliance to NEMA and other regulatory requirements.
  • Drive the use and understand the global project standards, processes, tools, and methodologies while assisting with change management activities.
  • Interact with regulatory agencies as required to ensure that projects comply with all applicable legal requirements and regulations.
  • Lead, coach and manage performance of project team members to achieve project goals.
Position Requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
  • Post graduate Diploma in Project Management or a Degree in Project Management
  • 5 years’ experience in managing multiple project in the banking sector
  • Strong & tested project management skills, including sponsor relations & risk management
  • Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team management & communication skills
  • Ability to handle pressure, conflicting priorities and manage constant changes.
The position attracts competitive salary compensation, eligibility to the banks bonus schemes, staff loans and other staff benefits. 

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications detailing how they meet the requirements and enclosing detailed CV, day time telephone contacts and addresses of three professionally referees to reach the undersigned by 17th December 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

National Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

The Director Human Resources
National Bank of Kenya Ltd
P O Box 72866 – 00200
Nairobi

or hr@nationalbank.co.ke