The Programme Management Office & Special Projects Manager will be reporting to the Head of Marketing & Strategy. This is an important position requiring a high degree of initiative and skills in project and budget management, communication and negotiation.
The role will oversee the conceptualisation, planning, development and implementation of programs within Marketing & Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
· Planning, designing
and defining the Marketing & Strategy Business plans within program
standards and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and
initiating corrective action as appropriate
· Ensure overall
integrity of the programme - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of
the function and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning and
interfaces with other functions
· Ensuring that there
is efficient allocation of common resources and skills within the project
portfolio;
· Guarantee the good
execution (Quality/Delay) of Projects within the department
· Update and
communicate to the Head of PMO weekly and monthly identified tasks
· Coach the staff
concerned regarding PMO skills, knowledge and attitude
· Ensuring that the
delivery of new products or services from the projects is to the appropriate
standards, on time
· Reporting progress of
the programme at regular intervals to the Head of Marketing & Strategy
Education Background & Experience:
· Bachelor’s Degree or
Equivalent; (A Master’s degree or a Certificate in Project Management will be
an added advantage).
· 1 to 2 years work
experience at different Managerial and leadership levels (Project Management is
desirable)
Professional Knowledge:
· English language -
fluent
· MS Office
· Management training
is a plus
Professional Skills:
· Business &
Financial: Strategic thinking, Business/industry/product knowledge, Financial
analysis capability, Ability to partner and use network
· Customer &
Market: Market validation, Commitment to customer, Knowledge of customer
application,
· Team: Ability to work
as a part of a team, Leadership and team building, Influencing and delegating,
Decision-making, Communicate in all directions
· Professional
Development: Continual Improvement, Depth/Breadth of expertise, Self motivated,
Advocate for change
Professional tools used:
· Car / Mileage
· Laptop
· Handset
Deadline:
22nd
August 2011
Application to: Visit our careers page at www.orange-tkl.co.ke
Applicants must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.
Application to: Visit our careers page at www.orange-tkl.co.ke
Applicants must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.