SoftClans Technologies LTD is global ICT solutions provider with offices in Nairobi(KENYA). We Target our products for the African market with the aim of providing high quality tailor made software products and services to our clients.
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Project Manager
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
The Project Manager will be responsible for facilitating the delivery, deployment, training and implementation of an eAuthority - ASSR Oversight Management System using Agile/Scrum methodologies. He/She will act as a leader, ensuring the development team adheres to Scrum principles and practices and delivers high-quality software within specified timelines.
Duties and responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, and resource-bound schedules including scope, budget, and resource allocation (In Gantt Format).
- Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure project activities are aligned with the authority\'s goals and objectives.
- Project Organization and Management sub-plans, including management authorities, responsibilities and contacts.
- Critical design review and vendor system analysis.
- Plan, facilitate and conduct site and User Acceptance Testing.
- Conduct effective Unit and Integration testing for all system modules.
- Technical training for ICT staff at vendor site.
- Operational training for Business process champions at the vendor site.
- Provision of Technical and end-user documentation.
- Onsite user training and support.
- Infrastructure setup and configuration including backups and disaster recovery.
- Provision of Go-Live strategy and checklist by the vendor.
Team Leadership and Management:
- Lead and motivate the project team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Liaise with the Scrum Master and the Product Owner to prioritize and plan agile delivery of the product as per the project plan.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and monitor their progress.
- Conduct regular team meetings and provide performance feedback.
- Manage vendor and third-party relationships as per project needs.
Team Coaching and Mentoring:
- .Coach and mentor the project team on best project management practices.
- .Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- .Foster a positive and productive team environment.
- .Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team\'s progress.
- .Work with stakeholders to resolve issues and dependencies.
- .Escalate issues to management when necessary.
Stakeholder Communication:
- .Communicate project progress and status to stakeholders.
- .Facilitate communication and collaboration between the development team and stakeholders.
- .Ensure all stakeholders understand the project milestones, goals and progress.
Metrics and Reporting:
- Track and report on key project deliverables to the project team.
- Use metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.
- Generate reports suitable for project management
Requirements for the position
- .A relevant Master’s Degree.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- PMP/PRINCE2 and/or related Project Management certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in managing complex software implementation projects across multiple and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles and practices.
- Excellent in stakeholder communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Risk assessment and mitigation skills.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Clickup, Azure DevOps).
- Experience with regulatory frameworks is an added advantage.
Method of Application
Applicants can submit their application letter, CV to careers@softclans.co.ke and state the position applied for in the subject of the email to reach us before 3rd June 2025.
