This position will be responsible overall planning and coordination of project activities and work streams.
It will also be responsible developing and managing project plans, coordinating resources and ensuring all project milestones are met on time.
The Project Manager will work closely with our stakeholders’ project leaders to ensure alignment of project goals.
This role will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and will work closely with the Business Official (BO) and the Programs Officer (PO) to develop and manage iterative project plans
Key Responsibilities
Planning and reporting for projects
Support the defining the project objectives and understanding requirements
Support development project plans to accomplish project objectives and requirements
Proactively flag and solve problems that might impact result or timelines
Assist in Identifying resource requirements for tasks and projects
Assist in formulating project budget with the BO and PO
Prepare and present reports on project progress in liaison with the CTO and the PO.
Organising team tasks and projects
Identify and secure necessary resources required for projects
Assign tasks in liaison with the CTO and motivate team members to work together on project.
Liaise with the PO to develop monitoring mechanisms for various tasks and projects
Use the designed monitoring mechanism to track various tasks and projects
Report on project status and progress (Status reports)
Escalate issues in timely manner to prevent project delays
Evaluating and closing out of projects
Evaluating met objectives versus planned objectives
Evaluating actual tasks and events scheduled verses planned
Evaluating resources used verses planned resource usage
Organizational outcomes achieved versus planned outcomes; any unplanned outcomes.
Compilation of the teams project documents, evaluations and lessons learned.
Stakeholder management
Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to establish mHealth Kenya as the partner of choice for m/eHealth products and solutions.
Together with the CTO, COO and CEO, pitch to new partners.
Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with key stakeholders such as CTO/CIO/COPs/IT Heads/Directors.
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ualifications / Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in computer science, software engineering or project management
Professional qualification in project management and leadership, preferably with PMP certification
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in computer science, software engineering or project management
Demonstrated experience in leading large scale technology projects
Demonstrated experience coordinating large projects with many stakeholders
Important skills and characteristics
Advanced computer skills are required including but not limited to software development, software engineering and integrations
Ability to assess and reprioritize project needs on an ongoing basis.
Strong organizational, and problem solving skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, and respond to conflicting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communications skills (including public speaking)
A positive attitude and professional demeanor; interest in learning and mastering new information and skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively identify solutions to everyday issues
Ability to function as a productive member of a team;
Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs, copies of certificates, telephone contacts together with names of three referees should reach us no later than 25 November 2015
to Email: info@mhealthkenya.org
mHealth Kenya Ltd.
Rosami Court, 3rd Floor, No.6
Muringa Road, Kilimani
Nairobi, Kenya
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted