REPORTING TO: Senior Manager Project Management Office
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Management Office, the role holder will be responsible for managing the implementation of the planned projects to transform the Bank into a digital and process-oriented operation aimed at improving customer satisfaction.
LOCATION: Kampala
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Manage the different project managers and teams assigned for the implementation of change initiative projects.
- Manage the allocated projects to ensure they are delivered on time, scope, and quality within budget and meet the objectives set.
- Implement a well-defined project management process or methodology that utilizes appropriate toolsets and a pool of experienced and competent Project Managers.
- Team management including undertaking the mandatory performance reviews, adequate staffing, and coaching.
- Regular monitoring to ensure that the approved change initiatives are adopted within the organization.
- Develop and maintain project documentation for reference.
- Reviews project activities for compliance with procedures and standards.
- Produce consolidated reports, including milestone summaries, key issues, risks, benefits, and a summary of costs incurred.
- Integrate change management activities into project plans to improve the success of projects that are implemented by the Bank.
- Define and measure success metrics and monitor change processes arising out of Bank projects, process reviews and other change initiatives.
- Engage/manage stakeholders to build transitional plans, complete business change readiness activities and transform behaviours which will support the business through the transformation process.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Business Computing, Commerce, Accounting or Business Statistics or another related field.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
- Agile methodology/SAFe certification is an advantage.
- Adept at Financial Technology.
- Experience implementing CAPEX projects in the banking or telecommunications sectors.
- A minimum of 10 years of program Management or an equivalent of 7 experience of Project Management experience in a similar working environment, a Banking environment is an added advantage. Experience in telecommunications is also acceptable.
- Experience managing C-suite teams.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proven project management capabilities.
- Effective people management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and driven.
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including your present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:
Deadline: Wednesday 7th August 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
