Position: Project Manager
Industry: IT
Location: Nairobi
Gross: Competitive
Our
client in the Technology industry is looking to hire an experienced Project
Manager to manage projects and 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.
Responsibilities
· Detailed
understanding of client issues and building credibility with the client at the
senior management level.
· Mentoring and educating developers within the NAV Practice to adopt best practice standards and methodologies for developing for NAV.
· Managing
and improving best practice methodologies and approach for developing NAV and
integrating with 3rd party applications for customers and other projects.
· Assist
in bringing together the significant deliverables and workstreams to effect an
integrated solution.
· Work
with the NAV Technical & Development Manager to establish professional
development needs for the development team to ensure expertise in all areas of
the NAV development landscape.
· Understand
and adhere to the client’s implementation methodology, based on Microsoft
Dynamics Sure Step.
· Guide
the functional team from a project management perspective.
· Contribute
to scope and risk management, working with the solution architects, technical
consultants, and lead consultants to ensure the project delivers on time, cost,
and quality.
· Problem-solving
– validate hypotheses and diagnostics from other team members, testing insights
and recommendations from the team with senior management internally and
externally.
· Contribute
to the planning, shaping, and development of client proposals.
· Provide
guidance and quality review checks in all areas of the analysis phase of the
implementation.
· Work
with the solution architect to ensure that the design of the overall solution
is technically fit for purpose.
· Coordination
of support function to ensure projects run smoothly throughout the contract
period.
· Tracking
contract deliverables, and renewals, and informing finance on payments based on
agreed-upon milestones.
· Mentor
and guide more junior resources.
Requirements
· Degree/Diploma
in IT, Business or Project Management
· Prince2
/ PMP certifications is a MUST
· Strong
experience delivering complex ERP solutions with knowledge of Dynamics NAV and
Microsoft Surestep will be desirable.
· Minimum
of two years of project management experience in ERP solution provision.
· Strong
verbal and written communication skills, along with well-developed
interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to clients and colleagues.
· Strong
personal organization and time management skills.
· Committed
to personal development in technical, functional, and broader consulting
skills.
· A
passion for delivering real business value through technology.
· A
positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and a problem-solving approach.
· A team
player, able to communicate with peers and able to escalate issues where
appropriate.
How to
Apply
If
you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject
(Project Manager-IT) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke by 6th February 2023