PROJECT MANAGER

Position: PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Dar es Salaam

Deadline :Nov 14 2013

Description:

the purpose To take full responsibility for the successful delivery of business/technical solutions in support of the strategic and operational objectives of NMB of:- • A business critical project of medium size and complexity, or • A major work-stream of a large and complex project, or • Several smaller, less complex, projects Ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to quality expectations and in compliance with NMB project policies, standards and methodologies PROJECT DEFINITION AND PLANNING •Assist in defining business requirements to meet NMB’s strategic objectives, including the •Define, scope and plan the project and agree structure and deliverables •Prepare and agree detailed project/sub project responsibilities •Ensure all such investment is well funded and that the senior management are aware of their responsibilities in achieving the successful delivery of the associated projects •Agree and secure resource requirements for the Project PROJECT MANAGEMENT •Responsible for up to 5 large/medium sized or several small project management initiatives, acting either alone or managing small numbers of staff (matrix management: - often from the BAU line who are seconded part-time to the project) •Set up and chair team and Management meetings as appropriate •Establish and maintain the correct structures to control and monitor the initiation, progress and delivery of the project or comply with the correct structures set up by the Head of Corporate Support Services to control and monitor the initiation, progress and delivery of the project •Actively participate in all phases and activities of the project and provide specialist guidance to the project team, particularly in project definition, requirements analysis, business and technical design and change control activities •Control/co-ordinate the work of the project team, allocating tasks, monitoring progress, ensuring awareness of responsibilities and securing commitment to successful project delivery •Prepare current and accurate forecast of costs, cash flow, timescales and resource requirements and agree with the Project Steering Committee as required •identify and manage all programme/project issues and risks including their appropriate escalation and contingency management •Identify all products and tasks associated with their completion. Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project and resource plans, with current estimates for activity completion •Monitor and control the use of resources and funds against the original budget or, where appropriate the latest allocation. Gain agreement for all changes to the project as necessary •Provide regular and accurate progress reports and updated plans on a regular basis as required to the Head of Corporate Support Services/Project Steering Committee •Ensure that operational support staff, where appropriate, are adequately trained and prepared for implementation of the solution, that the operational handover is well planned and managed, without any adverse effect on existing systems and processes, and that all SLA commitments are fully achievable •Manage the process of procuring the external supply of resource and services, and lead the negotiation of major contracts with external suppliers in conjunction with Procurement •Prepare a quality plan for each project that outlines the overall approach to quality, identifies the standards to be employed and/or developed in the preparation of all products and plans for the process of quality assurance, review and control •Ensure that all tasks are carried out comply with departmental procedures, mandatory quality standards and agreed architectural framework as appropriate •Manage the full project lifecycle from business case, the hand over of project deliverables and completion of the project to post-project review ensuring quality deliverables throughout •Ensure benefits are managed and tracked for each project in line with Steerco expectations. •Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing and the Project STAFF MANAGEMENT: •Agree resource plans with the Head of Corporate Support Services and manage the recruitment of staff, contractors and external consultants, as appropriate •Manage and lead the project team, providing assistance to less experienced staff by giving guidance and supporting on the job training, as appropriate •Regular review of individual and team performance targets •Delegates effectively, allowing team members to take responsibility for performance •Proactively and creatively develops team’s skills encouraging learning and knowledge transfer and recognizing achievements •Identify any training needed to support project implementation planning delivery of training within project timescales •Contribute to the performance assessment of staff undertaking sub-project work •Act in the absence of the Corporate Support Services Manager as required COMPETENCIES Drive for results Technical skills/knowledge Innovative problem solving skills Planning, organizing, monitoring Team player Quality, high standards and controls Service excellence

Qualification:

•A Bachelor degree in Building Economics (QS) or Architectural studies.
•Project Management (PRINCE2, PMP etc.) or related subjects
•Experience of working in a high pressure, results driven environment.
•Master’s degree in any related field will be added advantage
•Adequate knowledge to governance, control and risk management.
•General knowledge on arbitration procedures
•Proven ability to effectively work within teams at all levels
•Awareness of the Bank operations as a whole.
•A good understanding of planning and budgeting processes and methodology
•Experience in any renovation or construction work

How to apply:

How to apply
Send your applications to:
Recruitment & selection manager,
Human resources, NMB Plc,
NMB House building, fist floor,
Azikiwe/jamhuri,
P.o Box 9213, Dar es salaam.
Tel: 2161132/2161140/2161122
From the guardian November 5, 2013