Farsight Africa Group Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Farsight Africa Group Project Manager Jobs in Kenya ;Farsight is looking for a Project Manager for an ICT Digital Transformation Project. The Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and successful delivery of complex ICT and digital transformation projects for Farsight Africa Group. The role involves overseeing project execution, stakeholder engagement, risk management, quality assurance, resource coordination, and compliance with contractual, operational, and donor requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in accordance with agreed quality standards.

Scope of Work

Project Planning and Management

Lead end-to-end project planning, implementation, and delivery activities

Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations

Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders

Monitor project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies

Ensure effective project governance and compliance with methodologies

Manage project budgets, procurement coordination, and resource utilization

Conduct project meetings, progress reviews, and status reporting

Escalate and resolve project issues and risks in a timely manner

Oversee quality assurance and ensure deliverables meet client requirements

Coordinate system implementation, deployment, testing, training, and commissioning activities

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

Serve as primary liaison between clients, technical teams, and management

Coordinate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and project review sessions

Prepare project progress reports, presentations, and executive briefings

Monitor contractual obligations, SLAs, and vendor performance

Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders

Support organizational strategic initiatives and business development opportunities

Risk Management and Compliance

Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with regulatory,

donor, contractual, and organizational requirements

Maintain project documentation, registers, and audit trails

Support project audits, assessments, and evaluation activities

Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, data protection, and operational standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, ISO21500, or equivalent certification (Required)

Minimum 7+ years’ experience managing enterprise ICT or digital transformation projects

Minimum 5 years’ experience managing tax administration, public sector, or enterprise systems projects

Experience managing multi-vendor and multi-stakeholder projects

Strong knowledge of project governance, Agile, and waterfall methodologies

Excellent leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Strong communication, reporting, and presentation abilities

Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and competing priorities

High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Knowledge of Somali language or ability to coordinate translation services (Mandatory)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farsight Africa Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Farsight

Work with a fast-growing, innovative African consulting firm

Engage in meaningful projects across governance, development, and strategic communications

Dynamic, multicultural team operating across East Africa

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and regional exposure

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to the Farsight HR email with the subject line: “Project Manager – Application”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Submit to: jobs@farsightafrica.com