Overall purpose of job:
The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of the strategic program BTP (Business Transformation Project) which will deliver best practice processes and solutions together with a new and modern ERP solution across all lines of business.
Key Accountabilities
Prepares realistic project and quality plans and tracks activities against the plans, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders as appropriate.
Perform key project coordination activities including; planning and defining scope, activity planning and sequencing, resource planning, developing schedules, project milestones time estimation, cost estimation, managing risks and issues, monitoring and reporting progress, team leadership, working with vendors, controlling quality and benefits realisation.
Establish appropriate documentation standards and files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured. Develop forms and records to document project activities
Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
Establish a communication schedule to update the different stakeholder groups including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
Measure and track the expected business benefits the programme is to deliver and provide regular updates to the various stakeholder groups.
Produce plans, schedules and reports on activities related to the project
Lead the various project teams and the 3rd party implementation partner.
Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics to include project costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, project resources, and project risk.
Ensures that project is managed to realise business benefits and that project management is informed by an awareness of current technical developments.
Take full responsibility for the completion of projects including end to end management and co-ordination of the project and be responsible for the successful completion of the project.
Identify and manage risks associated with projects. Identify and manage mitigation of any attributed operational risks.
Support the Internal Audit function and undertake project audits from time to time in accordance with their requirements.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business, Engineering or equivalent combination of related work experience and education
Previous Experience:
3 to 4+ years project coordination experience from a reputable organization(s)
Has a proven track record in managing large business & IT projects
Location: Kericho
