Head of Projects

Principle Accountabilities

 Develop and implement project management strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives
 Oversee the entire project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities  Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and project teams.
 Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the project management department.
 Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners.
 Proactively update Exco on project status, risks, and opportunities.
 Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
 Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
 Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
 Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.
 Conduct regular project reviews to ensure adherence to quality guidelines
 Develop and monitor project budgets
 Ensure projects are delivered within approved financial constraints.
 Prepare and present regular reports to Exco on project progress, financial status, and key performance indicators
 Conduct post-project reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Key Competencies and Skills

 Project portfolio management
 Industry knowledge (Real estate), expertise and network
 Strategic thinking
 Team Leadership
 Solution oriented
 Problem solving and analytical thinking
 Strong financial acumen: budget management and financial analysis
 Stakeholder engagement
 Innovation and adaptability
 Quality Assurance
 Risk Management
 Conflict resolution and high emotional intelligence

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic and Professional

 Bachelor’s Degree in Built Environment, Business and Finance, or any other related field.
 A Master’s degree in Project Management, Finance, Business management, or Built Environment is preferred.
 Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is mandatory.

Experience

 Minimum 10 – years experience in project management
 Managed projects valued at least Kes. 20 billion cumulatively over the last 5 years.
 Leadership experience: Must have led a team for at least 5 years

Apply via :

www.hfgroup.co.ke