Job Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, Business Strategy the newly established Project Management Office (PMO) will define, maintain and ensure standards for Project Management and will be responsible for the centralized coordination and management of all projects across the Company.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:10 years
Job Description/Requirements
Applications are invited from interested and qualified persons for
the following vacancy in The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc.
1. MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 1 Post
Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1073
Reporting to the General Manager, Business Strategy the newly
established Project Management Office (PMO) will define, maintain and
ensure standards for Project Management and will be responsible for the
centralized coordination and management of all projects across the
Company. TheManager, Project Managementwill be
responsible for providing relevant business specific consultancy and
advise to challenge the various business functions during the
implementation of projects and will undertake the following duties and
responsibilities;
Advising on the alignment of the capital projects to the strategic business goals of the Company.
Measuring the performance of the key projects through the selected KPI’s.
Centralize coordination and management of all projects to ensure the Company delivers value to its shareholders.
Ensuring projects are implemented effectively and efficiently within set timelines, budget and available resources.
Monitoring progress of all key projects in coordination with the Project Managers and initiative owners.
Maintaining database and information of all CAPEX projects under implementation.
Identifying issues and risks within projects and explore potential
solutions and appropriate implementation of solutions in coordination
with the Project Managers.
Disseminating common project culture and mindset by informing,
communicating and training on different techniques, methodologies and
best practices.
Developing common project language by defining milestones, metrics and KPI’s for harmonized and efficient projects management.
Creating and maintaining project monitoring and management
templates, tools and software for consistent, reliable data, enabling
early visibility into projects performance for better decision making.
Developing knowledge management system and data repository for completed projects for future referencing.
Consolidating and standardizing best practice and process in project
management across all Departments by providing consistent project
management guidelines, methods, systems, tools and metrics for
consistent project outcomes in the Company.
Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.
Appointment Specification
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field from a recognized Institution
Advanced Degree will be an added advantage
Diploma in Projects Management
Membership / Professional status to professional bodies will be an added advantage
Ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Supervisory level.
Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary projects
Strong communication & negotiation skills
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Proven Project Management skills
Attention to details & excellent coordination skills
Analytical and Strategic thinker
Creativity and innovation
High levels of Integrity and Ethics
Drive for results and achievement
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website onhttp://www.kplc.co.ke
Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional
certificates and other testimonials as well as Clearances from Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB), Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Accredited Credit Reference Bureau
(CRB) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your
mobile telephone contact, e-mail addresses and names and addresses of
three (3) referees to be received not later thanTuesday, 2nd February 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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