Project Manager ICT
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 ICT projects?
We desire a self-motivated individual
who can thrive in an Agile environment, while interacting and communicating
effectively with other team members. This position requires extensive
experience implementing projects in either waterfall or Agile frameworks coupled
with sound analytical ability. The ideal candidate will help define and oversee
all aspects of project planning including schedules, resource allocation, and
scope.
Reporting to the Head – ICT Projects,
the Project Manager’s primary ongoing responsibility will be management of
projects to ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time, within
budget, with high quality and realization of benefits.
The role holder will ensure the
application of appropriate skills, tools and techniques to project activities
during the project life cycle, addressing the various needs, concerns and
expectations of the stakeholders and balancing the competing project
constraints of Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget, Resources, and Risk.
Roles
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Lead and manage implementation of
projects within a portfolio of competing projects and limited time and
resources.
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Develop processes and procedures to
support the achievement of the project objectives.
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Follow a defined, agreed upon project
management methodology for Planning, Defining, Execution,
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Monitoring and Control, and reporting
activities within the project lifecycle.
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Prepare project initiation and
governing documents like, Project Charter and Project Management Plans.
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Determine the organizational
structure of the project team and assemble a cross-functional project staff for
their technical or functional contribution to the project.
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Identify key stakeholders to the
project and their roles and value while coordinating activities across
different internal and external functions.
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Assigning work to team members in
collaboration with the work stream owner and ensuring the team remains
motivated to deliver.
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Manage project budget and resource
allocation as well as constantly checking on project progress toward meeting
its objectives, determining the cause of deviations from the plan if any and
take corrective actions to address deviations.
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Facilitate the definition of scope;
service levels and user requirements in addition to coordinating partners,
vendors and consultants engaged in the project work.
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Organize and ensure proper and
adequate testing phases within projects.
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Provide regular reporting and
presentation of project status, progress, risks and issues to all stakeholders.
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Convene regular Project Steering
Committee meetings that include, Executive Sponsor and other stakeholders.
Requirements
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A Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related
field from a recognized university with a Certification in Project Management –
Prince 2 Practitioner or PMP. Certification in Agile Project management will be
an added advantage.
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Minimum 5 years of increasingly
responsible experience, including experience successfully managing various
projects.
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Proven consistent experience of
successfully managing various ICT projects in both waterfall and agile
implementation frameworks.
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Thorough understanding of project
management lifecycle, phases, techniques and tools with strong and tested
project management skills, including sponsor and risk management.
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Outstanding grasp of information
technology concepts and processes.
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Demonstrated aptitude for effective
leadership of staff, energy and enthusiasm with a strong client focus.
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Experience in business process
analysis preferably in a multi discipline environment.
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Highly developed analytical skills
with an ability to remain focused on outputs and to adjust delivery mechanisms
to meet deadlines and client needs.
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Knowledge of organization’s
methodology and tools with an understanding of IT as a shared service to other
areas of the ban
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 letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.keindicating the job reference number PM/SSD/2017 by 2nd November,
2017.
Business Development Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business
Development Manager to join a well-established and growing team in Co-op Trust
Investment Services Limited (CISL).
We are looking for experienced professionals and innovative
individuals with imagination and determination to deliver a clear vision and
first class services. If you have an excellent sales track record in this area
with solid experience in investments, this is an opportunity for you.
Reporting to the Head – Business Development and Client service
CISL, the role holder will grow the existing sales channels and increase the
Net Funds under Management, maintain superior client service to all of the
Company’s clients, and develop company products to ensure we remain competitive
and ensure all the board’s objectives are achieved.
Roles
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Participate in formulation and review
of Company’s strategic plan including annual targets.
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Maintain regular communication with
the Client to understand their changing circumstances and investment needs.
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Send investment reports to Clients
regularly as stipulated to keep them informed of developments in their
investment portfolios including investment performance, update them on current
investment market, economic environment and outlook as well as our proposed
investment actions in line with investment policy and market expectations.
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Handling Customer enquiries and
resolution of complaints while encouraging feedback with a view to improve
service as well as handle client payment requests and validation process to
establish instructions originate from the Client.
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Foster good relationship with the
Client and cross sell other group products to them.
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Handle account closure, establish
reason for account closure and document accordingly.
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Assist in formulation of marketing
strategy, identifying target clientele and development of deal pipeline for the
respective products.
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Participate in product development in
addition to identifying an appropriate forum to showcase products, prepare
proposals to prospect after identifying their investment needs and follow up to
close transactions.
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Submit account opening documents to
operations department for forwarding to legal for signature and for Client
installation in the System and ensure forward of a counterpart of the
investment management agreement to the Client with appropriate welcome letter.
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Maintain Client files for
correspondences, copies of investment reports, Client payment instructions,
call reports, file notes and any other documents for the Clients and review
them to ensure complete and up to date records. Ensure important Client
documents including Investment Management Agreements, Fee agreements,
Investment Policies, are stored in the safe.
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Attending scheduled Staff Meetings, Business
Development meetings, and other meetings convened within the division and
prepare Call Reports following meetings with Clients, circulate to relevant
individuals and retain a copy in the Client File.
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Communicate to the Investment manager
any significant developments affecting the Client to enable timely rebalancing
of portfolios as appropriate.
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Maintain a dash board to monitor
performance of portfolio managers in marketing efforts and other appropriate
measures.
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Be familiar with various investments held
and be able to offer justification to the Clients on purchase/hold or sale
decisions undertaken.
Requirements
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A Bachelor’s degree in a Business
related field from a recognized university. Possession of additional professional
qualifications including ICIFA registration, CISI exam modules, CFA Charter
holder, CPA K,
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Professional Marketing courses or
relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
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Minimum 3 years’ progressively more
responsible investment experience in a pensions related field.
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Knowledge of Hi-portfolio investment
system in addition to all round knowledge of Investment products and services
and general operations.
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Working understanding of the rules
set up by the market regulators i.e. Retirement Benefits Authority,
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Capital Markets Authority, Laws
relating to Estate Planning and the Kenya Revenue Authority.
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Excellent communication &
inter-personal skills with experience in preparation and presentation of
investment reports and proposals
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Knowledge of current affairs
affecting the financial sector of the economy with a general awareness of the
historical trends of various market segments that will aid in making forecasts
on client targets and timely product offerings.
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Demonstrated leadership, personnel
management, and project management skills.
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 letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.keindicating the job reference number BDM/CISL/2017 by 6th November, 2017.
We are an equal opportunity employer.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 letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.keindicating the job reference number BDM/CISL/2017 by 6th November, 2017.