2014 KCB Careers
Head of Projects
Job Ref: CFO 01/2014

Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Projects will be responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects across the Group.

The role will ensure consistency with Group strategy, commitments and goals.

Key Responsibilities

·         Develop and implement effective strategy to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized and implemented.

·         Provide the Group with project management expertise to ensure the successful delivery of large and/or complex projects.

·         Define the project scope, goals, deliverables and resource requirements.

·         Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet the set objectives.

·         Provide direction, pace and support to project teams.

·         Monitor and report on progress on project implementation against set milestones to all key stakeholders.

·         Implement and manage project changes and interventions to ensure achievement of set targets.

·         Identification of project dependencies and risks and ensuring mitigation of the risks.

·         Interface strategically with key stakeholders to understand their needs and implement all key projects.

·         Cultivate and manage relationships with all key stakeholders.

·         Identification and development of appropriate staff to meet the project delivery requirements.

Position Qualifications / Requirements

·         An undergraduate degree in a business/engineering or any other related field.

·         Project Management professional qualifications in PRINCE2 or similar qualifications.

·         An MBA/business related Master’s degree will be an added advantage

·         At least 8 years’ senior level experience covering both business and operations leadership with solid experience in project management.

·         Strong consultative, analytical and problem solving skills with the proven ability to manage large projects.

·         Strong management skills with the ability to influence others

·         Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills

·         Ability to manage teams; identify and secure needed resources; escalate conflicting priorities; influence team members and business leaders to successfully execute

·         Ability to negotiate agreements and/or reach consensus with all levels and positions within the organization

·         Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing customer focus.

·         Demonstrated capacity to lead, coach and supervise team members effectively to deliver on business targets.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to; recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by Jan. 31, 2014.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.