6 Cross Functional Teams jobs in Kenya

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing contingency plans as needed.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, providing clear and concise updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure effective stakeholder management, understanding and addressing their needs and expectations throughout the project.
• Oversee the execution of project tasks, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Manage vendor and third-party relationships as required for project success.
• Implement and champion project management best practices, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), and tools.
• Conduct post-project evaluations, documenting lessons learned and identifying areas for process improvement.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance project efficiency and team performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in project management, successfully leading diverse and complex projects.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in a technology or product development environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, MS Project) and collaboration platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a significant advantage.

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication in a remote environment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Track project progress and provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Facilitate project meetings and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong relationships.
• Continuously improve project management methodologies and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience managing projects in a fully remote or distributed work environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and drive results in a remote setting.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and report on project status to stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Resolve issues and roadblocks that impede project progress.
• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, ensuring clear understanding of project objectives and status.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the growth of the project management practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years managing complex, cross-functional projects in an Agile environment.
• PMP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Expertise in Agile project management tools and techniques (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in remote team management and fostering virtual collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align project goals with business objectives.

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring smooth workflow and resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement effective solutions for process improvement.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational success and identify areas for optimization.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Drive innovation in operational practices and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in operations management, with a proven track record of leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management and operational software.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to thrive and lead effectively in a fully remote, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in diverse operational environments is highly desirable.

Summary Description Of Classification
Under the supervision of the Division of Teaching and Learning, the Elementary English Language Arts Instructional Specialist serves schools directly as part of a Cross-Functional Team, supporting teachers and school administrators in the delivery of high-quality literacy instruction. As a core member of a cross-functional team, the instructional specialist spends 80% of their time working in the field, providing direct service and support to schools. The cross-functional team model is designed to ensure coordinated, responsive, and integrated support, allowing schools to receive real-time coaching, resources, and professional development tailored to their unique needs. Collaboration, adaptability, and responsiveness are essential, as the specialist works alongside other central office staff to align instructional support with school improvement goals. ACCOUNTABILITY & SUPERVISION: The instructional specialist is accountable to the School Leadership Director but is supervised and evaluated by a subject-matter expert supervisor. This structure ensures alignment between school-based priorities and system-wide instructional initiatives, fostering a collaborative and coordinated approach to improving ELA instruction.

Job Specific Information
The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

Job
Instructional Specialist

Organization
Offices

Primary Location
Multiple Locations

Schedule
Full-time

Working Months
12

Shift
Day Job

Job Posting
Sep 9, 2025, 4:06:07 PM

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge and experience in the implementation of the English Language Arts curriculum and the development and delivery of professional development to support all learners. Thorough knowledge of structured literacy and the critical components and principles of effective literacy instruction. Thorough knowledge of foundational concepts in the development of oral and written language. Ability to coach, model, and build the knowledge and skills of elementary teachers and leadersin the delivery of evidence-based literacy instruction through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework.Thorough knowledge of effective instructional practices for all types of learners, especially students with disabilities, Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs), and highly able learners. Thorough knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, effective differentiation, equitable practices, and the role of culturally relevant curriculum development and implementation. Excellent organizational and management skills. Excellent skills in collecting, analyzing, and using data to support instructional decisions for students.Ability to support schools in the collection, interpretation, and analysis of multiple sources of data to identify targeted needs of students in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and align appropriate literacy instruction. Ability to collaborate with school leaders and school-based teams to schedule, implement, and monitor progress on a continuum of reading instruction that address a varied range of reading needs within a school building.Strong collaboration and coaching skills, working effectively with principals, leaders, teachers, and central office staff to support school improvement initiatives and high-quality literacy instruction. Exceptional organizational, communication (oral and written), time management, project management, and human relations skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead professional learning experiences for diverse audiences. Proficiency in using multiple data platforms, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Canvas, and other MCPS technology platforms used for collaboration, coaching, and instructional design.

Education, Training, And Experience
Master's degree or equivalency from an accredited college or university with courses in curriculum development, reading acquisition, early childhood, special education, assessment/evaluation, administration and supervision, reading specialist, staff development, English Language Development (ELD), or accelerated and enriched instruction. Training and/or certification in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) preferred. Training and experience in delivering components of structured literacy. Five years of successful experience as an elementary classroom teacher. Elementary teaching and school leadership experiences preferred. Extensive experiences in coaching and/or providing professional learning to develop a literacy program to meet the needs of all students. Successful experience developing and supporting curriculum implementation. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland State certification requirements as an elementary or middle school teacher, ELD or special education teacher, reading specialist, or any of the other certification areas in the elementary curriculum.