Job Description
SBM Bank Kenya is a leading and trusted financial institution with an international footprint, headquartered in Mauritius and positioned to offer an unprecedented banking experience in Kenya to niche Retail, SME and corporate clients.
Following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya, the bank started its operations in Kenya in May and currently h…
Assistant Manager – IT Business Projects
Job Summary:
The primary ongoing responsibility is management of projects to ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time, within budget, with high quality and realization of benefits.
The role holder ensures the application of appropriate skills, tools and techniques to project management activities during the project life cycle.
Addressing the various needs, concerns and expectations of the stakeholders and balancing the competing project constraints of Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget, Resources, and Risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management – 60%
Provide support to the Project Management Unit in relation to projects as required including
Lead and manage implementation of projects within a portfolio of competing projects and limited time and resources.Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology for Planning, Defining, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and reporting activities within the project lifecycle.Prepare project initiation and governing documents like, Project Charter and Project Management PlansAssemble a cross-functional project team for their technical or functional contribution to the project.Determine the organizational structure of the projectIdentify key stakeholders to the project and their roles andCoordinate activities across different internal and external functionsMotivate teamAssigning work to team members in collaboration with the work streamFacilitate the definition of scope; service levels and userOrganize and ensure proper and adequate testing phases withinCoordinate partners, vendors and consultants engaged in the project work. Monitoring & Evaluation – 30%
Compile and review performance statistics and monitor against targets on a regular basis and ensure that remedial action is taken promptly where requiredConstantly check on project progress toward meeting its objectives, determining the cause of deviations from the plan if any and take corrective actions to address deviations.Manage project budget and resourceProvide regular reporting and presentation of project status, progress, risks and issues to all stakeholders.Convene regular Project Steering Committee meetings. Quality Assurance – 10%
Risk monitoring and reporting on the status of risk issues forEnsure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements. Key Relationships:
Direct Reports to this Position
n/a Customers of this Position
Project Management Unit team membersAll staffSuppliersBank’s customersExternal stakeholders Knowledge & Education requirements
Graduate from an accredited ( IT, Business, Finance, Project Management)Preferable 3-4 years working experience, preferable working in the financial service industryAt least 2-3 years project managementProject Management Certification(preferable) PMP, Prince2 Competencies required for this Role
Team PlayerCreating & innovatingExtremely organizedProblem solvingAnalyticalAdhering to principles and valuesFollowing instructions & procedures