Reference: PM_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
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:
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Project Management or equivalent requiredProject 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 field3 to 5 years of strong and demonstrated project management and execution skills with a proven track record of process transformationExperience in application of reengineering methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean preferredJob Specification- Project ManagerManage all aspects of the project life cycle for large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and partnersDefine and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan on company-wide strategic initiativesSingle 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 expendituresDevelop and conduct briefings to management & other key stakeholders on project status, cost, schedules, trends, accomplishments and other aspects of assigned initiativesPropose recommendations and adjustments to project delivery and related solutions throughout the life of the initiativeProcess engineering – continued review of systems and processes (e.g. contracts, procedures & policies, etc). Implementing improvements to develop client experience and financial controlAssist in developing success criteria, best practices, metrics and benchmarks, monitor and manage adherence to SLAs, KPIs and targets.Perform other duties as assignedLeadership 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 othersInnovative. Think of and/or encourages new ideas, and is keen to experiment and see ideas implementedDecisive. Make timely and balanced decisions, based on available information but is prepared to review if circumstances changeInitiative. Take appropriate action before being asked and actively finds solutions to problemsProven 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 ambiguityExcellent communication & presentation skills, both written and verbalDemonstrate, applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projects; Ability to manage multiple deliverables, excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize appropriatelyExcellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsOutstanding analytical, strategic and problem solving skills coupled with strong finance and internal control skills.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Package: Projects, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & ExcelPlease note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.