Job description
This retail marketing company is looking for a competent individual to work from the Nairobi office.
Core functions
Project Management
Proactively manage the implementation of key strategic projects in Kenya (within quality, cost and delivery parameters).
Schedule and plan all installations and maintenance calls nationally.
Manage cross functional and local project teams
Implement project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
Manage capacity and allocation throughout the project team.
Financial reporting on projects and all work-in-progress.
Manage and mitigate projects risks
Conform to all safety and environmental requirements
Report to the Project Director, Project Manager and company executives in-line with the agreed reporting structure and frequencies.
National and some international travel will be required
Requirements
Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualification, and
Degree educated with Project Management qualification (Prince 2)
Minimum 3 years project management experience
Minimum 3 years technical installation experience
Skilled in interpreting and evaluating technical drawings
Proven experience in managing and leading teams specifically in the technical and installation space
Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana or similar Project management software knowledge advantageous
Driver’s license and own vehicle essential