Project
Manager - ICT
Are
you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual
respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?
The
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking
to new horizons.
Are you passionate about technology, with very strong organizational skills and
the attitude and the ability to get things done?
Are
you looking for a challenging, fast-paced role managing a range of IT projects?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our ICT team. Reporting to the Head – Head – ICT Projects, the person’s primary responsibility will be management of projects to ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time and within budget.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our ICT team. Reporting to the Head – Head – ICT Projects, the person’s primary responsibility will be management of projects to ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time and within budget.
He/she
will focus on meeting project commitments including communications with the
sponsor and other stakeholders in addition to spending significant time on
project management responsibilities.
The
Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
- Lead
and manage implementation of projects including competing time demands for
multiple projects within given timeframes.
- Lead
the development of, and assist clients with the development of quality
requests and analysis of new system requirements and information requests.
This includes facilitating the definition of project missions, goals,
tasks, and resource requirements and or assisting in the resolution of
conflicts within and between projects or functional areas;
- Be
responsible for assembling the project staff; for their technical or
functional development, performance, and/or termination during the project
or projects.
- Manage
project budget and resource allocation.
- Facilitate
the definition of service levels and customer requirements. This will
involve interacting regularly with existing or potential clients to
determine their needs and to develop plans for improving delivery.
- Be
an advocate on behalf of clients and represent clients' needs as
appropriate to senior management. Work cross-functionally to solve problems
and implement changes.
- Follow
a defined, agreed upon project management methodology by developing
methods to monitor projects or area progress, and providing corrective
supervision if necessary.
- Participate
in the planning and/or testing phases.
- Present
oral and written reports defining plans, risks, problems, and resolutions
to appropriate levels of management.
Skills,
Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field from a recognized university
with a Certification in Project Management – Prince 2 or PMP.
- Minimum
5 years of increasingly responsible experience, including experience
successfully managing various ICT projects.
- Outstanding
grasp of information technology concepts and processes.
- Demonstrated
aptitude for effective leadership of staff.
- Energy
and enthusiasm with a strong client focus.
- Experience
in business process analysis preferably in a multi discipline environment.
- Highly
developed analytical skills with an ability to remain focused on outputs
and to adjust delivery mechanisms to meet deadlines and client needs.
How to
Apply
If you
are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to add value
to your career then please forward your application enclosing detailed
Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number
PM/ICTP/2016 by 5th August, 2016.