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Senior Project Manager - Business Transformation
Posted 19 days ago
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Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation
Posted 19 days ago
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects concurrently. Your ability to identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues, and manage changes effectively will be crucial. You will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, stakeholders, and vendors, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential. Regular reporting on project status, progress, and key performance indicators to executive leadership is a core responsibility. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's strategic direction. The role is based in Meru, Meru, KE, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex business transformation projects.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk assessment.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitate effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively.
- Implement change control processes to manage scope creep and ensure project alignment.
- Monitor project progress and performance, reporting on key metrics and milestones.
- Foster a collaborative team environment and provide guidance to project team members.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
- Manage external vendor relationships and contracts as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
- Proven experience in managing business transformation or change management projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management software and tools.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation
Posted 16 days ago
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- Lead and manage multiple large-scale business transformation projects from inception to completion.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Oversee project execution, track progress, and implement corrective actions as needed to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project stakeholders, including status reporting and executive summaries.
- Manage change control processes and ensure that project changes are properly documented, approved, and communicated.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, team members, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned to improve future project management practices.
Senior Project Manager - Business Transformation
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex business transformation projects.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans.
- Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Oversee the implementation of new processes and systems.
- Monitor project progress and report on key performance indicators.
- Facilitate change management processes.
- Lead and mentor project teams.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on business transformation.
- Proven success in delivering large-scale, complex projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a remote setting.
- Experience in change management is a significant advantage.
Senior Project Manager - Business Transformation
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of large-scale business transformation projects.
- Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Effectively manage project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability.
- Communicate project progress, status, and challenges regularly to all stakeholders through clear and concise reporting.
- Implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new processes and systems.
- Ensure projects align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to project delivery.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices in project management and business transformation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in project management, with a significant focus on business transformation or change management projects.
- PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification is required.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with significant budgets and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational development.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage projects in a remote environment.
- Experience in driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
This fully remote opportunity provides an exciting platform to drive significant organizational change from anywhere, with a focus on enhancing business operations relevant to Meru, Meru, KE . Our client is committed to achieving strategic growth and operational excellence and seeks visionary leaders to spearhead these critical initiatives.
Senior Project Manager - Business Transformation
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex business transformation projects.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions effectively to all stakeholders.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance.
- Implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
- Monitor project performance against baselines and make adjustments as needed.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Champion project management methodologies and best practices within the organization.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business transformation and change management.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects from initiation to closure.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
- Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead diverse teams.
Senior Project Manager - Business Transformation
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability.
- Oversee project execution, monitoring progress against milestones, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, providing regular updates and communicating effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Implement robust change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Ensure the quality and integrity of project deliverables.
- Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations where applicable.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement.
- Drive innovation and best practices in project management and business transformation.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on leading significant business transformation projects.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and change management principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
- Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and collaborate effectively in a virtual environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
- Experience in managing organizational change within diverse business units.
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Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of strategic business transformation projects.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Manage cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
- Oversee change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
- Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and drive decision-making.
- Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate success and identify lessons learned.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on business transformation, process improvement, or organizational change.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects with significant impact.
- Proven experience with various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to executive leadership.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate remote teams effectively.