8,265 Project Lead jobs in Kenya

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance e-commerce operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of inventory planning, warehousing, and order fulfillment.
• Select, manage, and evaluate performance of third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Implement and refine inventory management systems and processes.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives to reduce shipping costs and improve delivery speed and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of operations specialists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational capabilities with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for all operational activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in e-commerce operations, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale e-commerce fulfillment operations.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, BI platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities for a remote workforce.
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Leading the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Managing project risks and issues, proactively identifying potential challenges and developing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitating communication among project team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Ensuring adherence to project management best practices and company standards.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative remote work environment.
• Tracking project progress and providing regular status reports.
• Conducting project post-mortems to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on technology or IT projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing distributed or remote project teams.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar.

• Defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing timely corrective actions.
• Managing project budgets and ensuring financial accountability.
• Communicating project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders through regular reports and presentations.
• Ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.
• Conducting post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations where applicable.
• Facilitating change management processes and ensuring smooth project transitions.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, leading complex projects, preferably with hybrid or remote team elements.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic initiative management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

• Define and implement robust project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple high-priority projects.
• Manage project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance in a remote setting.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure effective communication and reporting to all stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract negotiations and performance.
• Champion best practices in project management and contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers and team members.
• Conduct post-project reviews and ensure the capture of lessons learned.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior management role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects across diverse industries.
• Extensive experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate distributed teams in a remote work environment.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with advanced project management tools and software.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving change.

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Job Summary
To provide specialist advise and support in the preparation, development and analysis of financial data to provide accurate information to inform decisions enhancing stability, growth & profitability, through the execution of predefined objectives.

Job Description
Job purpose
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Total Bank Cost space and Cost Efficiency. The role includes oversight of past, present and future financial performance of the Total Bank and various Functions, including the strategic objective of aligning to Absa Bank Kenya Plc.

• Senior stakeholder and relationship management is a key driver in-order to deliver financial objectives by leveraging off Finance, Functions, and other infrastructure groups across the organization.
• Identifying cost trends and financial risks with the presentation of these views alongside the financials at the various exco's and steercos.
• Delivering and presenting of accurate financial information in-order to assist in strategic decisions for Management (CFO, Functions, Sourcing, Board, CMC)
• Support all functions in decision-making process by providing insights into their financial performance, identifying potential cost risks and opportunities, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Provide financial planning and analysis, forecasting and monitoring the Total Bank financial performance to assist the CFO in driving the costs strategy.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy and planning

• Undertake key elements of strategic management activity, involving the identification of how value is created, destroyed, and driven in the function from a cost perspective.
• To support the business in its Outlook/Shape//MTP/STP/RAF processes.
• Support in completion, driving and tracking of the bank cost strategy.
• Lead in budgeting process, outlook and actual Numbers updates, and provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.

Business Performance management

• To develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g., the Monthly Business review Pack, Benefits Management Committee and Board papers.
• To monitor actual performance against target and to analyse variances.
• Support input of the financials to the investor relations packs, support management in investor relations sessions, press release and the results announcement.
• To respond to routine and ad hoc information requests.
• To produce reports that enable the identification options for improved financial performance and cost reduction.
• To support the business – in the production and review of specific technical elements of Management Accounts KPIs, margins review, Cost drivers.

Decision Support

• To provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the Financial and Management Accounts e.g., variance/trend analysis (actuals v budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Lead in CFO/Finance mission statement updates, provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.
• Provide analytics and trends to inform decision making/investment decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Maintain and build key relationships across the organization to effectively drive cost strategy and protect value.
• Understand and identify key sustainable requests from stakeholders including adhoc requests.
• Ability to Implement actions without the direct responsibility of resources.
• Negotiate and leverage information off different groups across the organization in-order to meet stakeholder demands.
• Become the "go-to" person for all key senior stakeholders for all Finance matters relating to Costs.
• Liaise with centre to respond on all country costs queries.
• Provide feedback and updates on Cost financial / business matters.
• Communicate the cost related objectives to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment to the wider Absa objectives.
• To develop and report Costs financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g. the Cost Monthly Business Review Pack, Monthly Efficiency Committee Steerco meeting, Cost CMC inputs, Cost Flash and Board papers, etc.

Team and staff Management

• Take responsibility for personal performance development, training and career development plans and ensure they are relevant and progressed.
• Develop cost health, check and challenge through regular training of cost champions

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance & related fields
• Accounting Qualifications

Experience Required.

• Progressive experience in finance

Skills Required To Undertake The Role.

• Strong financial analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of business strategy and competitive activity
• Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to influence senior management across the business.
• Experience in the financial services environment.
• Understanding of the broader economic and regulatory environment which Absa operates in.
• Good PC/systems skills.
• Learning agility
• Application Deadline – 9th October 2025***

Absa Bank Kenya is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

• Lead the assessment and diagnosis of current business processes and organizational capabilities to identify areas for transformation.
• Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for business transformation initiatives.
• Create detailed project plans, roadmaps, and business cases for proposed transformation programs.
• Manage and oversee the execution of transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements, build consensus, and manage change resistance.
• Develop and implement effective change management strategies and communication plans to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Measure and report on the progress and impact of transformation initiatives, using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance remote work environment.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business management and transformation.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on matters related to organizational change and growth.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in management consulting, strategic planning, or business transformation roles.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of strategic management frameworks, change management methodologies, and project management principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels in a remote setting.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations and reports.
• Experience working in a fully remote environment, with strong self-motivation and time management skills.
• Knowledge of various business functions and their interdependencies.
• This position is based in Kericho, Kericho, KE but operates on a fully remote basis.