Madison Group Limited wishes to recruit for the position of Project Management Officer (PMO).
This position will be located at the Group’s Head Office in Madison House and it will report to the Group Head of ICT. The role will be responsible for the initiation, planning, and overseeing the implementation of assigned projects to ensure that the full scope is implemented to desired quality levels, on time, and within budget. Further, ensure all team members uphold the Group’s standards throughout each project’s development and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and
standards while at the same time adhering to the Group’s Policies,
Processes, and Procedures with respect to Project Management.
- Oversee implementation of all IT projects and
programs within the Madison Group in line with the approved policies,
procedure,s and best practices in Project Management. This will include
projects assigned to other junior project managers and business analysts.
- Resource management i.e. planning and managing
human resources with respect to all projects to ensure that there are no
resourcing conflicts considering project timelines and budgets i.e.
overall ensure the Group has project execution capacity.
- Oversee the collection, collation, and tracking of
benefits realized on completed projects and programs within the set
period.
- Escalate any major risks that relate to either an
individual project or the entire portfolio to the Head of Information
Technology.
- Prepare monthly reports to the Head of Information
Technology on the performance of the entire portfolio of projects and the
individual project managers and business analysts.
- Manage contracts with external vendors and
suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables that
relate to assigned projects.
- Ensure that all documentation relating to assigned
projects is well maintained and stored in line with the Company’s
processes and procedures.
Qualifications and
Certifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or
related discipline or equivalent; MBA will be an added advantage.
- Project Management certification; PRINCE 2 or PMP
or equivalent.
- A minimum of 8 years of work experience with at
least 2 of those in the financial services sector.
- A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
managing performance, reporting, providing timely coaching and feedback,
and motivating employees.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Diligent and detail oriented.
- Capable of working effectively as both a “Team
Player” and “Team Leader” when required.
- Detect and validate/ verify unstated assumptions.
- Ability to plan and prioritize.
- Ability to resolve conflicts.
- Capable of adapting to change and where necessary
create or advocate for change
How To Apply
If you qualify for the
job and are interested, please send your application and a copy of your CV
to hr_recruitment@madison.co.ke not later
than Wednesday 30th June 2021.