EADB ICT Project Manager

The incumbent will take charge of ICT projects for the Bank as per agreed project management standards  and will ensure high quality standards are delivered and value for money is realized from such projects. 

The position holder is accountable for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing of all IT projects for EADB.  

The position will also serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of the IT projects.

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the ICT Project Manager will be expected to:

• Assess current or future business needs and priorities through communicating directly with users.
• Lead the development of business and technical requirements for specific IT projects.
• Develop Project Management Plan for IT projects: scope, schedule, budget, communication, human resources, risks, procurement and quality.
• Perform financial analysis of new business requirements such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI).
• Prepare consolidated annual budget for IT projects.
• Develop policies and procedures for IT project management.
• Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope and monitor project performance in terms of time, cost and scope.
• Manage communication within IT projects: meetings, project reports, escalation of problems;
• Prepare and distribute project documentation: project schedule, project budget, project scope, closure reports, status reports;
• Manage procurement process for IT projects in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Manage project teams; supervise Service providers to implement projects in accordance with the requirements as defined in SLAs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Computer Science degree, ICT, Engineering or related fields;
• Possession of a relevant postgraduate degree. Professional certificates such as Prince 2 or PMP are essential and MCSE, CCNA, ITIL, CISA,CGEIT, CISM are desirable.
• Membership of a professional ICT body;
• Project management certification is highly desirable.
• Practical knowledge of Operating system administration (Windows 2000, XP, 7,  LAN/WAN infrastructure to ensure connectivity throughout the region;
• Knowledge of Core banking applications including, Flex Cube and Oracle.
• Knowledge of Networking Technologies both LAN & WAN.
• General technical knowledge of telecommunications & voice systems.
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in a professional ICT environment at management level, including experience in IT project management. 
• Extensive Knowledge of banking software, working experience in a large bank and experience in systems development and analysis, change management, and process design will be definite advantages;
• Proven track record and strong Project Management experience and skills;
• Good understanding of standard IT Change Management process.
• Ability to help create, develop and deliver operational models and capabilities which enhance both the customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Good knowledge of the Security Standards.
• Understanding 3rd party systems interfacing into core banking applications. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of the various processes that enable the smooth running of the day-to-day business from an IT perspective specifically ITIL processes.
• A good understanding of the IT Audit process.

How to Apply:

If you are a national of one of the EADB member states and your career aspirations match these challenging and exciting roles, please submit your application by email, quoting the position on the subject line and the cover letter. 

The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that you are applying for and the CV should highlight relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees. 

Applications must be received by close of business Wednesday 21 May 2014 and should be addressed to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416,
Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit [at] adeptsystems.co.ke

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Note that our client reserves the right not to offer or make any appointments or to offer appointments to alternative positions where deemed appropriate.