Senior Project Manager Job

OVERVIEW

Job Title

Senior Project Manager

Job Code

591283

Grade

I3

Group

-

Division

MOI

Department

MoI Security Services

Unit

-

ROLE PURPOSE

The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization's perspective.

To plan and manage projects by organizing and overseeing all aspects of delivery to ensure objectives are achieved within defined timelines, scope, budget, and available resources, in alignment with organizational goals and Elm policies and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

This section describes the principal outputs required from the job.

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

1. Program Objectives & Planning

• Identify project and program objectives, success criteria, and acceptance measures to guide delivery and evaluation.
• Develop comprehensive execution plans to achieve defined objectives and align project activities with business priorities.
• Define key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines required for successful execution.

2. Budgeting & Resource Planning

• Estimate and prepare program budgets based on project scope and expected delivery requirements.
• Track project costs to ensure proper budget coverage and alignment with approved plans.
• Monitor budget utilization and support required adjustments in case of scope, timeline, or resource changes.

3. Program Delivery & Control

• Utilize project management methodologies and tools to track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Monitor delivery progress and ensure project activities are executed according to the approved plan.
• Conduct project assessments covering resource allocation, delivery readiness, and timeline development.

4. Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery, quality, timeline, or expected outcomes.
• Resolve project issues by coordinating with relevant stakeholders and escalating matters when required.
• Support proactive control of dependencies and constraints to enable successful program delivery.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and project team members.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide regular project updates, and address concerns or issues.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are understood, aligned, and reflected in delivery priorities.

6. Communication & Collaboration

• Facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote collaboration across internal teams to ensure alignment on project requirements, progress, and priorities.
• Support coordination between delivery teams and business stakeholders to enable timely decision-making.

7. Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct program evaluations to assess outcomes against objectives, success criteria, and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities to enhance future project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and reporting methods.

8. Reporting & Recommendations

• Prepare comprehensive program reports including progress updates, key metrics, risks, issues, and delivery status.
• Provide recommendations for future initiatives based on evaluation results, lessons learned, and delivery insights.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with management and stakeholder requirements.

9. Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

10. Information Security

• Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and professional
qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Years and Nature of
Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, program management, delivery management, or a related industry.