0 Strategic Planner jobs in Kenya
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Posted 8 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and refining the organization's strategic roadmap in collaboration with executive leadership.
- Identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
- Leading cross-functional project teams to execute strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Conducting market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support strategic decision-making.
- Developing comprehensive business cases, financial models, and project plans for proposed initiatives.
- Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of strategic projects, from conception and planning to execution and evaluation.
- Building and nurturing relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and key influencers.
- Monitoring industry trends and economic conditions to anticipate potential impacts on strategy.
- Communicating strategic plans and project progress effectively to all levels of the organization.
- Ensuring efficient resource allocation and management for strategic initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
- MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, business development, management consulting, or a related leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing complex strategic initiatives.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with financial modeling and business case development.
- Outstanding leadership, project management, and team facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote work environment.
- Experience in (Industry specific to company, e.g., technology, finance, consumer goods) is a significant advantage.
This is a fully remote leadership position offering the ultimate flexibility. If you are a visionary leader passionate about driving strategic growth and transformation, we encourage you to apply and make a significant impact on our organization's future.
Operations Manager - Strategic Initiatives
Posted 9 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic operational plans to align with company objectives.
- Manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across departments.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, providing regular reports to senior leadership.
- Oversee budget management for strategic initiatives and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations team.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential operational challenges.
- Lead and mentor direct reports, fostering their professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and company policies.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in operations management, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and strategic initiatives.
- Strong understanding of operational frameworks, Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Experience with financial analysis and budget management.
- Proficiency in project management software and standard office productivity tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
- Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Posted 1 day ago
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Responsibilities:
- 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, budgets, and risk assessments.
- Lead and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability.
- Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Communicate project status, progress, and key decisions effectively to all stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- Manage change requests and scope adjustments, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes are followed.
- Conduct project post-mortems and identify lessons learned to improve future project execution.
- Ensure successful handover of project deliverables to operational teams.
- Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Utilize project management software and tools to track progress and manage resources efficiently.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to drive project alignment and decision-making.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement within project management methodologies.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on leading strategic initiatives and complex projects.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
- Strong understanding of change management, risk management, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
- Experience managing projects within the manufacturing or related industrial sectors is a plus.
This is a senior leadership role for a results-driven project manager to drive significant strategic outcomes for the organization, offering substantial career development and the advantages of a fully remote work setup. The role is associated with our client's operations in Thika, Kiambu, KE , but is performed entirely remotely.
Senior Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of strategic projects.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
- Manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
- Oversee project execution, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of milestones.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Facilitate effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Manage project budgets and ensure financial accountability.
- Implement and refine project management best practices and methodologies.
- Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in project management.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to closure.
- Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMI, Agile, Scrum).
- Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to executive leadership.
- Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define, plan, and execute strategic programs from initiation through to completion, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and risk management strategies.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication across all levels.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on program progress, risks, and issues.
- Identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies, developing contingency plans as needed.
- Establish and monitor program KPIs and metrics to track performance and measure success.
- Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and methodologies.
- Oversee the management of multiple projects within the program, ensuring synergy and integration.
- Facilitate strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the program lifecycle.
- Mentor and develop junior program managers and team members.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in program management, with a significant focus on strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex, cross-functional programs.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and achieve measurable results.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, particularly in a remote environment.
- Proficiency in project/program management software and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
- Experience in (mention a relevant industry, e.g., technology, finance, healthcare) is a plus.
Senior Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Lead and manage project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication across departments.
- Oversee project execution, monitor progress, and identify potential risks and issues.
- Implement and manage change control processes to adjust project scope, timelines, and costs.
- Ensure quality assurance and delivery of project outputs according to defined standards.
- Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective coordination of third-party contributions.
- Facilitate effective communication between the project team, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and processes.
- Close out projects, conduct post-project evaluations, and document lessons learned.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a track record of successfully managing complex, strategic projects.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project).
- Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote team environment and manage distributed teams.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
- Experience working across various industries or functional areas is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, supporting our operations centered around **Embu, Embu, KE**. We are looking for a dynamic leader passionate about driving strategic growth.
Senior Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the execution of strategic projects from initiation to closure.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Assemble and lead high-performing, cross-functional project teams.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Track project performance and report on progress to senior leadership.
- Implement change management strategies and facilitate adoption.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management practices.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on strategic initiatives.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale projects.
- Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is required.
- Experience working in a fully remote leadership role.
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Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex strategic programs from initiation to closure.
- Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive program plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment across diverse departments.
- Monitor program progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement proactive solutions.
- Communicate program status, updates, and key decisions effectively to all stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and organizational standards.
- Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations as required for program initiatives.
- Conduct post-program reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for continuous improvement.
- Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of program outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale strategic initiatives.
- PMP or equivalent project/program management certification is highly desirable.
- Experience with various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Strong understanding of business strategy and operations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
- Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
This is a fully remote, full-time position offering the flexibility to work from your home office and make a significant impact on our client's strategic goals. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and growth. You will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects and work with a talented, distributed team. We foster an inclusive and supportive remote work culture. If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented program manager passionate about driving strategic change from afar, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our client's success from Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, KE .
Senior Project Manager (Strategic Initiatives)
Posted 2 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
- Manage project budgets and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Facilitate effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional project teams.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report on status.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and strategic objectives.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and relationships.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on strategic initiatives.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project).
- Experience with budget management and financial oversight.
- Demonstrated ability in risk management and strategic planning.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fully remote, fast-paced environment.
Senior Program Manager - Strategic Initiatives
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define, plan, and execute large-scale strategic programs involving multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
- Develop comprehensive program roadmaps, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Manage all aspects of program execution, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners.
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Develop and implement robust program governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
- Lead and mentor program teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Conduct post-program reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices in program and project management.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's strategic planning processes.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; PMP or similar certification is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program management, with a significant track record of successfully leading complex, strategic initiatives.
- Proven expertise in strategic planning, execution, and change management.
- Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and risks for large-scale programs.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
- Experience working with diverse, remote, and geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- A results-oriented mindset with a passion for driving organizational success.
- High degree of integrity and professional ethics.