Roles, Responsibilities & Qualifications
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Project Management:
- Develop and execute the organization's project management strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and exit of the project to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Portfolio Management:
- Manage and prioritize the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Conduct regular portfolio reviews and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of project development managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project management culture.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Resource Allocation:
- Optimize resource allocation across projects, considering skills, capacity, and organizational priorities.
- Ensure efficient utilization of resources to maximize project delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues to prevent potential roadblocks.
- Implement risk management strategies to minimize project disruptions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Implement best practices in project management and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster a culture of learning and innovation within the project management team.
Budget Oversight:
- Manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and transparency.
- Monitor and report on project value realization.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
Vendor Project and Partner Management:
- Collaborate with external vendors and contractors as needed for project delivery.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance meets established standards.
Skills and Experience
a. Education and experience:
i. Bachelor's Degree in Built Environment, Business, or any other related field.
ii. A Master's degree in Project Management, Finance and Business Management, and/or Built Environment is preferred.
iii. Project Management Professional (PMP), (Prince 2) or equivalent certification is mandatory.
iv. Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, 5 of which must be in a team leadership capacity.
v. Managed projects whose value is Kes. 20 Billion cumulatively over the last 5 years.
b. Leadership & Functional competencies:
i. Ethical considerations; adhere to high ethical standards and full compliance with regulations, and contracts.
ii. Knowledge and experience in using Project Management tools and methodologies.
iii. Strategic orientation and business acumen. Networking and building partnerships.Results orientation.
vi. Stakeholder influencer with great negotiation skills.
vii. Ability to solve complex problems with the ability to succeed in a deadline-driven environment.
viii. Strong financial acumen: budget management and financial analysis.
Qualified candidates are to submit applications, CVs, and relevant testimonials to human.resources@hfgroup.co.ke by 4th March 2024