Job description
We are looking for a hybrid individual with strong technical expertise as well as deep project management experience. We need someone who grew through the technical ranks and became a project leader through wit, skill, and the ability to communicate clearly to non-technical audiences. You need to be a self-starter and a strong relationship builder to become the interface between the technical team and other stakeholders impacted by the same project. You need to be a highly structured thinker who can align all current projects into a modern project management methodology that will increase efficiency in all teams. If that sounds exciting to you, read on.
About The Tech Team
Our Tech team is a hardworking team, that builds and adapts cutting-edge software to support all ALU students and staff. It supports the overall mission of ALU, ALC and ALUSB by developing and supporting systems to enhance the student learning experience and operational efficiency. There is a huge scope within tech to learn new skills as you move between platforms. The team works with the most innovative solutions out there to creatively support and enable the best possible learning environments.
About The Role
In this role, you will be the primary point of contact between technical teams and other organizational technical project stakeholders. You will need to combine the roles of technical manager, communicator, and quality assurance analyst. You also assess technical risks, assist with technical problem solving, and cut through the layers of complexity surrounding any given technical project to determine what is really going on. In addition, this role will have a great deal of autonomy in leading the development and implementation of modern project management methodologies and tools. Success in this role will be measured through the successful implementation and application of project management methodologies across all technical projects.
More Specifically You Will Be Responsible For
Managing the timelines, RACI Matrices, and budgets of all technical projects;
Evaluating, reviewing and implementing modern project management methodologies and tools;
Managing deliverables and expectations across a wide variety of technical projects being implemented to transform the education/leadership paradigm on the continent;
Aligning all current projects into a modern project management methodology.
Defining clear areas of responsibility across the team and delivery dates for projects;
Planning the research, review and implementation of modern project management methodologies and tools.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or any other related field
Certificate in Project Management
>5 Years relevant work experience: a strong technical background as well as strong experience in project management methodologies
Experience in Software Development
Consulting experience is a plus
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Agile Methodologies expertise
Strong attention to detail
LOCATION
This is a full-time position which will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or on the beautiful island of Mauritius.
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