Job Description

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
• Build and manage a multi-functional project team, including business analysts, developers, testers, and other relevant stakeholders. Provide clear direction, motivation, and support to team members.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Ensure scope changes are documented, reviewed, and approved.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks. Develop and maintain a risk management plan to minimize project disruptions.
• Allocate project resources efficiently and effectively. Monitor resource utilization and adjust as needed to meet project goals.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and audits.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project stakeholders, including project status updates, issue resolution, and decision-making processes.
• Monitor project expenses and ensure adherence to the approved budget. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and consultants as necessary. Manage vendor relationships and performance to ensure project success.
• Develop and implement a change management plan to prepare stakeholders for the T24 Core Banking Upgrade and minimize disruption to business operations.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and post-implementation reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience with implementing and managing T24-Temenos is Compulsory. Applicants who do not have this will not be considered at all.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a Project Manager leading complex software implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of T24 Core Banking software and previous experience with banking system upgrades.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of R17 to R23 in the context of the T24 Core Banking software.
• Competency in project management tools.
• In-depth understanding of the Kenyan banking sector, its regulations, and operational processes.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to create and manage project plans, allocate resources effectively, and deliver results within established timelines and budgets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to facilitate collaboration among multi-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, analyze data, and make informed decisions.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory.