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Project Manager


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 October 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Independently manage a wide range of internal and external projects from kickoff through completion.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans task lists timelines and resource allocations.
  • Collaborate with developers operations associates and other departments to ensure deliverables are met on time and within scope.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Monitor milestones task progress and deliverable status; prepare regular updates and present project status to leadership.
  • Identify potential roadblocks early escalate issues when needed and track resolution steps to mitigate project risks.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation approvals and communications and ensure everything is stored appropriately.
  • Submit weekly Capacity Reports update the New Business Report post-SOW and complete Service Failure Reports when applicable.
  • Work with Senior PMs to resolve escalations align on strategic direction or request additional resources.
  • Participate in process enhancements team initiatives and help refine project management practices across the company.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support the adoption of project management best practices and tools.

Qualifications :

What You Need

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Project Management Project Coordination or a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile Scrum Waterfall or hybrid approaches).
  • Experience working with technical teams and technology-driven projects.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as ClickUp or similar platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational problem-solving and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have

  • Project management certification (CAPM Scrum Master PMP or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Experience in BPO data operations technology services or related industries.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycles and technical workflows.
  • Experience creating reports dashboards and project performance metrics.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This role is likely a strong fit if you:

  • Have successfully led technology software implementation automation digital transformation business transformation or operational improvement projects.
  • Have experience managing cross-functional stakeholders including executives clients technical teams and operational leaders.
  • Have personally owned project delivery and outcomes not just project administration.
  • Can confidently lead projects where requirements evolve over time and not everything is clearly defined from day one.
  • Enjoy solving complex business challenges and bringing structure to ambiguity.
  • Are comfortable driving accountability and influencing decisions across teams.
  • Have experience facilitating workshops discovery sessions planning discussions and stakeholder meetings.
  • Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Enjoy helping people adopt new processes systems and ways of working.
  • Take ownership work independently and consistently follow through on commitments.

This Role Is Probably Not For You If

  • You have primarily worked in project administration project coordination scheduling or meeting support roles without direct responsibility for project outcomes.
  • You are looking for a role where project requirements timelines and direction are fully defined before work begins.
  • You prefer executing assigned tasks rather than driving accountability and decision-making across stakeholders.
  • You are uncomfortable presenting recommendations risks and project updates to senior leaders or clients.
  • You prefer individual contributor work over leading cross-functional collaboration.
  • You have limited experience managing initiatives involving people processes technology and organizational change.
  • You are seeking a software engineering technical support systems administration or business analyst role without project leadership responsibilities.

Additional Information :

This role is an opportunity to do meaningful work solve complex challenges and have a direct impact on the success of both our clients and our business.

Youll work alongside leaders collaborate with talented professionals across different teams and take ownership of initiatives that drive real results. If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity building strong relationships and seeing projects through from idea to successful execution youll find plenty of opportunities to make your mark at SALIX.

We are looking for someone who is curious proactive accountable and eager to return youll be trusted with significant responsibility exposed to interesting and challenging work and given the support needed to succeed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. While we appreciate every application only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SALIX is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

If youre looking for a role where you can make a visible impact continuously develop your skills and help organizations navigate change and transformation wed love to hear from you.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Contract


About Company

SALIX is an award-winning small business that has been at the forefront of addressing critical data challenges since 1999. Founded by two visionary brothers, SALIX now serves over 2,500 clients globally. Our comprehensive suite of technical services includes Business Process Outsourci ... View more

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