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Head of Projects at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya HF Group Full time

Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively.

Principle Accountabilities

Develop and implement project management strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives

Oversee the entire project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and project teams.

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the project management department.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners.
Proactively update Exco on project status, risks, and opportunities.
Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.
Conduct regular project reviews to ensure adherence to quality guidelines
Develop and monitor project budgets
Ensure projects are delivered within approved financial constraints.
Prepare and present regular reports to Exco on project progress, financial status, and key performance indicators
Conduct post-project reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Key Competencies and Skills

Project portfolio management
Industry knowledge (Real estate), expertise and network
Strategic thinking
Team Leadership
Solution oriented
Problem solving and analytical thinking

Strong financial acumen:
budget management and financial analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Innovation and adaptability
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Conflict resolution and high emotional intelligence

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic and Professional

Bachelor's Degree in Built Environment, Business and Finance, or any other related field.
A Master's degree in Project Management, Finance, Business management, or Built Environment is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is mandatory.

Experience

Minimum 10 - years experience in project management
Managed projects valued at least Kes. 20 billion cumulatively over the last 5 years.

Leadership experience:
Must have led a team for at least 5 years

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