Senior Consultant and Project Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Senior Consultant and Project Manager

Role Overview:
 The job holder is responsible for development of Consultancy Business and delivery of specialist ICT consultancy services including the provision of expert technical advice, project support and assistance on issues relating to the company’s consultancy product Offerings.

He or she will also be responsible for Project management for any projects that are being carried out by the company

Product Development:

  • Development and growth of the consultancy product line.
  • Introduction and realization of consultancy product line in the large corporate accounts.
  • Continuous improvement of organizations delivery methodologies
  • Continuous development and improvement of project templates
  • Assist in the presales process through identifying and responding to consultancy tenders.
  • Marketing the activities of the organization to potential customers.
Project Management and Execution:
  • Ensure that all projects executed by the company follow and adhere to the organizations project management methodology
  • Manage and co-ordinate project resources to ensure projects are executed systematically and auditable
  • Work very closely with staff to ensure all projects are under control, up to date and well managed
  • Ensure project meetings & project governance are in place and constantly managed
  • Manage client expectations
Project Documentation and Reporting
  • Develop and update Quality project documents as per the organizations project methodology.
  • Ensure each project has a project site on the e-Momentum’s project management software
  • Ensure that project sites are updated and documents updated therein are representative of actual project progress on site
Team development
  • Mentor and train junior staff on project management best practices and new trends in ICT
Personal Development
  • Research and share best project management practices and new trends in ICT.
  • Attend trainings
Requirements
  • Degree in Information Technology or related field
  • 4 years’ experience in the IT industry
  • Project Management Certification
  • Experience in the establishment, review and continuous improvement of an ICT environment.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a range of business and ICT stakeholders, utilizing a high level of written and verbal skills to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize workloads.
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking  ICT projects and providing ICT solution design services that align with organizational objectives and business requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying technical issues, thinking laterally and applying analytical skills to develop appropriate options for resolution.
  • Significant experience in the provision of specialist technical advice, support and assistance within an information technology environment covering many ICT technologies and environments.
  • Proven ability to integrate technical, environmental and human aspects of projects and/or solution design activities, and balance conflicting requirements on a wide range of platforms and technologies.
  • Meticulous approach to work
  • logical thinking and creative problem-solving ability
  • Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with clients, partners and project team members
  • Understanding of budget control
Qualified candidates to send their application to hr@emomentum-interactive.com on or before 15th March 2016.