Save the Children Head - Transformation Project Jobs in Kenya

Save the Children Head - Transformation Project Jobs in Kenya;We are seeking a Head – Transformation Project to lead large‑scale global transformation initiatives, manage governance and stakeholder engagement, oversee project planning and reporting, and ensure delivery of future operating models that integrate people, processes, data, and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project leadership including direct and indirect management of team members and accountability to the CTO and TSG on delivery

  • Define, implement, and manage governance and engagement with senior leaders

  • Set up and manage reference groups, design authorities, and a Management Review Group (MRG) for project decision‑making

  • Ensure alignment with standard Project and Change Methodologies and portfolio management requirements

  • Define and monitor ongoing management of the project budget, ensuring compliance and timely escalation of issues

  • Lead detailed definition of the future operating model and actions required to achieve change across people, processes, data, and technology

  • Evaluate and embed AI or technology solutions sustainably and in alignment with programme delivery needs

  • Work effectively with wider initiatives and functions to ensure dependencies are understood and actively managed

  • Take a hands‑on role in problem‑solving, identifying issues, managing resolutions, and reporting impacts to governance

    Experience and Skills – Essential

  • Considerable experience in leadership, management, and deployment of large global transformation projects within SCI or equivalent organisations

  • Demonstrated accountability for issue resolution and capacity building to empower others in problem‑solving

  • Experience leading setup of large‑scale global transformation initiatives
    including recruitment, governance setup, and functional alignment

  • Familiarity with industry project (agile and waterfall) and change management standards, with evidence of formal training

  • Experience leading engagement with senior leaders up to Board level and partnering across multiple functions

  • Ability to resolve complex project issues with pragmatism and rigour, leading others to deliver interventions

  • Extensive line management experience including leading multi‑layered teams and coaching in project management and change management

  • Proven ability to operate successfully within a matrix organisation structure

  • Operational expertise working with digital technologies in transformation contexts, including AI applications and technology solutions

    Experience and Skills – Desirable

  • Non‑profit sector knowledge/experience

  • Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic)

    Education and Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience

  • External Project and/or Change Management accreditation

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Head - Transformation Project Jobs in Kenya

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