World Vision Kenya Digital Transformation Project Manager(PMIII)) Jobs
Job Summary
The Digital Transformation Project Manager (PMIII) leads the delivery of strategic digital initiatives within World Vision's Delivery Centre of Excellence under the Global Technology & Digital Solutions division.
The role ensures approved business investments are translated into practical, value-driven digital capabilities that support organizational transformation, adoption, operational readiness, and measurable business outcomes.
Responsible for leading project delivery across the entire value chain from approved business requirements through design, build, testing, release, operational readiness, and adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Across the Value Chain
Manage project delivery from validated business intent through development, quality assurance, release, and operational readiness.
Coordinate delivery across Business Analysis, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Change & Adoption teams.
Ensure project foundations support successful adoption and value realization.
Foster effective collaboration across delivery disciplines and stakeholders.
Manage dependencies, risks, and key decisions to maintain delivery momentum.
Change & Adoption Enablement
Support business-led change management and adoption initiatives.
Integrate change and adoption activities within project plans and delivery timelines.
Support communications, training, readiness assessments, and operational transition planning.
Ensure project outcomes enable sustainable adoption and improved ways of working.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Serve as the central coordination point for project stakeholders.
Facilitate governance forums, Steering Committee meetings, and project review sessions.
Provide transparent reporting on project progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery trade-offs.
Support informed decision-making through structured project governance and reporting.
Planning & Delivery Control
Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, and forecasts.
Monitor progress and adjust plans to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
Ensure compliance with Delivery Centre of Excellence governance standards and project methodologies.
Incorporate operational readiness and transition activities into delivery plans.
Financial Stewardship
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
Monitor project financial performance and proactively address variances.
Support investment governance and value realization initiatives.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify, assess, and manage project, operational, and organizational risks.
Facilitate structured resolution of complex issues and delivery challenges.
Ensure risks impacting adoption and operational readiness are proactively mitigated.
Vendor & Partner Coordination
Support vendor evaluation, onboarding, and sourcing processes.
Coordinate vendor activities and delivery commitments against agreed milestones.
Ensure external partners comply with Delivery Centre of Excellence standards and governance requirements.
Delivery Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Apply Delivery Centre of Excellence standards, frameworks, and governance processes.
Coach and guide delivery teams in project management best practices.
Support less complex initiatives through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Capture lessons learned and contribute
to continuous improvement efforts.
Support the ongoing maturity and capability development of the Delivery Centre of Excellence.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Professional Certifications
Recognized Project Management certification such as:
PMP
PRINCE2
Equivalent certification
Agile or Hybrid Delivery certification such as:
Scrum
SAFe
Disciplined Agile
Equivalent certification (preferred)
PROSCI or equivalent Change Management certification is desirable.
Professional Experience
Minimum of 7 years' professional experience, including at least 4 years managing complex IT projects.
Proven ability to lead complex digital and technology initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and delivery teams.
Experience managing projects across full delivery lifecycles from concept through adoption readiness.
Strong stakeholder engagement experience with business leaders, sponsors, vendors, and technical teams.
Experience supporting organizational change and user adoption initiatives.
Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capability in project delivery practices.
Broad exposure to enterprise technology environments including:
Applications
Systems Integration
Infrastructure
Data Platforms
Cloud Technologies
Ability to operate effectively within complex matrix organizations.
Strong planning, governance, problem-solving, and risk management experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Digital Transformation Project Delivery
Project & Portfolio Management
Agile & Hybrid Delivery Methodologies
Change Management & User Adoption
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Risk & Issue Management
Delivery Governance
Financial & Budget Management
Vendor & Partner Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Operational Readiness Planning
Continuous Improvement & Delivery Excellence
Language Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Additional Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to work effectively in a virtual and globally distributed environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced digital transformation professional with strong project leadership capabilities.
Skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex technology initiatives.
Strong communicator capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
Results-oriented with a strong focus on business value realization, operational readiness, and successful adoption.
Comfortable working within global, matrixed, and multi-stakeholder environments.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision Kenya Digital Transformation Project Manager(PMIII)) Jobs
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