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Lead Project Manager- Nairobi at Summit Recruitment and Search

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 6 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field ICT / Computer  , Project Management 

Lead Project Manager- Nairobi at Summit Recruitment and Search

Lead Project Manager- Nairobi

The role requires strong leadership, advanced project management expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project outcomes. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex technical projects, driving execution, and maintaining alignment with both technical and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities.

  • Lead end-to-end project management for a mission-critical software development project
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation frameworks
  • Coordinate effectively with developers, QA teams, executives, and external vendors
  • Manage and motivate project teams to achieve milestones and maintain high performance
  • Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive issue resolution
  • Maintain strict control over project scope, budget, timelines, and deliverables
  • Oversee software testing, validation, and quality assurance to meet performance and security standards
  • Implement Agile/Scrum methodologies to support iterative development and continuous improvement
  • Develop and execute project rollout plans with internal and external stakeholders
  • Serve as the primary liaison for project communications, providing regular progress updates to all stakeholders

Key Qualifications.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Minimum 6+ years of project management experience, including at least 3 years managing software development projects
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level software solutions successfully
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and modern software development practices
  • Familiarity with contemporary software architecture and integration approaches
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, MS Project, or similar
  • Strong technical understanding of SDLC, APIs, integration processes, and software delivery workflows
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Certified Practitioner are preferred

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Summit Recruitment and Search on summitrecruitment-search.com to apply

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