Project Manager - Core Banking Implementation and Management
Project Manager - Core Banking Implementation and Management
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21-05-2025
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Full Project Lifecycle
- Manage all phases of the project lifecycleinitiation planning execution monitoring and closureensuring successful delivery in line with defined objectives.
- Project Governance
- Establish and manage project governance structures including steering committees and executive sponsor engagement to provide direction and oversight.
- Scope Definition and Change Management
- Define clear project scope and deliverables. Implement and enforce a structured change control process to manage scope variations effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Identify engage and manage stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Lead and coordinate crossfunctional project teams. Foster collaboration and accountability across internal teams and external partners.
- Resource Planning and Management
- Allocate monitor and optimize resources to support project goals. Address resource gaps and ensure effective utilization.
- Budget Management and Financial Reporting
- Develop and manage project budgets. Track expenditures identify variances and provide regular financial reports to senior management.
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Ensure that project deliverables meet established quality standards through systematic reviews testing and validation processes.
- Vendor and ThirdParty Management
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers ensuring alignment with project requirements timelines and contractual obligations.
- Risk Management
- Proactively identify assess and mitigate risks. Develop and implement risk response plans to reduce potential impact on project outcomes.
- Project Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain thorough project documentation including plans progress reports meeting notes and closure reports to ensure transparency and knowledge retention.
Qualifications :
Requirements and skills
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Business Administration Economics Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Project Manager successfully leading complex software implementation projects within the banking and financial services industry.
- Proven track record in the implementation upgrade and management of core banking systems with a strong understanding of their technical and operational impacts.
- Strong project management skills including the ability to create and manage project plans allocate resources effectively and deliver results within established timelines and budgets.
- Strong business analysis skills with experience in requirements gathering stakeholder engagement and translating business needs into actionable technical solutions.
- Deep knowledge of banking operations and financial products including how they interface with core technology platforms and regulatory frameworks.
- Indepth understanding of the Kenyan banking sector its regulations and operational processes.
- Strong competency in project management tools including Microsoft Project etc.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaboration among multifunctional teams and stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Project management certification is highly desirable especially in agile practices.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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