Job
Title: Project Manager
Reference: PM_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract:
Permanent
Available: ASAP
Category:
Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction
Profile Introduction
Our
client is a leading insurance company with operations within the region.
As
a strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit a
Project Manager for their Nairobi office.
The overall purpose of the role is to:
The overall purpose of the role is to:
The
strategy & innovation team is responsible for establishing and leading
company-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
The
project manager in the team will lead a variety of different types of projects
including innovation initiatives, launching new products and services,
operational efficiency improvements and establishment of alternative channels
of distribution
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's
degree in Business, Accounting, Project Management or equivalent required
- Project
management certification; PMP, PRINCE2, etc
- 3+ years of
experience in Financial Services that spans the full spectrum of
functional and business perspectives, e.g. Audit, Financial Planning and
Analysis, Financial Reporting, Operations or other business related field
- 3 to 5 years of
strong and demonstrated project management and execution skills with a
proven track record of process transformation
- Experience in
application of reengineering methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean
preferred
Job
Specification- Project Manager
- Manage all
aspects of the project life cycle for large-scale, complex projects often
involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners
- Define and track
project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an
overall integrated delivery plan on company-wide strategic initiatives
- Single
accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering
given strategic initiative(s).
- Maintain all
relevant documentation related to the project: e.g. regulatory approvals,
integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, risk assessment
reports, etc.
- Rigorously
manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time,
cost, and quality parameters; Validates financial forecasts and provides
on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
- Develop and
conduct briefings to management & other key stakeholders on project
status, cost, schedules, trends, accomplishments and other aspects of
assigned initiatives
- Propose
recommendations and adjustments to project delivery and related solutions
throughout the life of the initiative
- Process
engineering – continued review of systems and processes (e.g. contracts,
procedures & policies, etc). Implementing improvements to develop
client experience and financial control
- Assist in
developing success criteria, best practices, metrics and benchmarks,
monitor and manage adherence to SLAs, KPIs and targets.
- Perform other
duties as assigned
Competencies
- Leadership
Skills. Set clear and challenging objectives, inspiring and encouraging
high performance in their team and as individuals. Review progress
achieved regularly, publicly and privately recognizing achievement by
others
- Innovative.
Think of and/or encourages new ideas, and is keen to experiment and see
ideas implemented
- Decisive. Make
timely and balanced decisions, based on available information but is
prepared to review if circumstances change
- Initiative. Take
appropriate action before being asked and actively finds solutions to
problems
- Proven ability
to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and
motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; execute with
limited information and ambiguity
- Excellent
communication & presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate,
applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projects;
Ability to manage multiple deliverables, excellent time management skills
and ability to prioritize appropriately
- Excellent
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Outstanding
analytical, strategic and problem solving skills coupled with strong
finance and internal control skills.
- Strong knowledge
of Microsoft Office Package: Projects, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint &
Excel
How
to Apply
If
you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online
by 5pm, 18th July 2013
Please
note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
