Vacancy No. M/P/10/25
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six (6) months probationary period.
Remuneration: As per the KRA salary structure
Job Highlights
The Manager, Business Projects Portfolio reports to the Chief Manager- Projects Management.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution and management of projects related to business. The position ensures coherence and synergy among projects, effective governance, timely delivery, and alignment with organizational goals.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of technology projects related to Business.
- Identify and manage interdependencies among projects to ensure coherence and synergy within the sub-portfolio.
- Implement and maintain appropriate governance structures within the sub-portfolio.
- Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their deliveries align with project and organisational goals.
- Lead the planning phase for all projects within the portfolio, from defining objectives and scope to resource allocation and risk assessment.
- Track and manage key milestones to ensure the timely delivery of projects.
- Coordinate with user departments to ensure the acceptability of project outputs within the departments.
- Address and resolve bottlenecks or challenges that hinder project progress.
- Oversee the successful delivery of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring outputs meet quality and scope requirements.
- Monitor the progress, risks, and overall health of projects within the sub-portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with project management best practices, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement process improvements and operational efficiencies within project execution.
- Report program progress and performance, providing insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Develop and monitor project budgets within the sub-portfolio.
- Authorize and approve expenditures related to projects in the sub-portfolio.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Commerce or related field from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business or related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
- Leadership course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
- Project Management Certification, such as (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or equivalent)
- Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, 2 years of which should be at first-level management/Assistant manager level.
Key Competencies
- Experience in managing large-scale technology and operational projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic leadership and management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Innovative thinking
- Organizational skills
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
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