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Program Manager Job at Safaricom

Organization Name: Safaricom Garage

Department Description

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Safaricom Garage within the Innovation Hub. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the position holder will provide program leadership in the pursuit and delivery of complex information, communications and technology solutions for Safaricom programs & projects This role will be responsible for kick off, execution, control and closure of programs and projects.

Responsibilities for the Program Manager Job

• To develop a formal and comprehensive program delivery plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
• To ensure tool and metrics utilization to track and improve project performance – EPM, MS Project, Share point, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works, Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan,
• To manage program progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives;
• To enforce quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement, communication management and the use of the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tool through the project life cycle until closure;
• To manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
• To ensure timely CAPEX Utilization & Receipting for all projects within your domain;
• To ensure timely preparation and dissemination of project reports, updates and governance meeting presentations;
• To contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, research, appropriately in order to improve the quality of project management services, build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession;
• To facilitate cooperation within our teams and with stakeholders in order to realize shared goals by encouraging collaborative problem solving, open communication, and teamwork;
• To provide leadership support for direct reports which will include but is not limited to interaction at all/senior levels and accountability/oversight/management;
• To conduct performance appraisal, motivate and train staff in the section.

Requirements for the Program Manager Job

• Degree in ICT/Business Related field
• Project management expertise: Certified in PMP or PRINCE 2
• At least 3 years’ experience in managing IT projects.

How To Apply 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.