Digital Transformation Project Manager (PMII) – World Vision Kenya
Job Purpose
To lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic digital initiatives within the Delivery Centre of Excellence, translating approved business investments into value-led, usable digital capabilities that drive business-led change, adoption, and measurable long-term value.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Value Chain Delivery Management: Manage project execution from validated intent through build, quality assurance, release, and operational readiness, orchestrating cross-functional teams across Business Analysis, Engineering, QA, and Change & Adoption.
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Change & Adoption Enablement: Integrate change management activities into project plans, support readiness planning (communications, training, and operational transition), and ensure delivered solutions achieve sustained adoption and business value.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Governance: Serve as the central coordination point for stakeholders, facilitate governance forums (Steering Committees and delivery reviews), and provide transparent reporting on progress, dependencies, and risks.
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Planning & Delivery Control: Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans covering scope, milestones, resourcing, and forecasts; ensure adherence to governance standards; and incorporate operational readiness into all project phases.
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Financial & Risk Management: Manage project financials (budgeting, forecasting, and cost control), protect investment value, identify and mitigate delivery risks, and lead structured problem-solving for complex issues.
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Vendor & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate vendor onboarding and contributions to ensure alignment with delivery milestones and standards; capture lessons learned to mature the Delivery Centre of Excellence practices.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
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Recognized project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
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Agile or hybrid delivery certification (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, Disciplined Agile) preferred.
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Change management certification (e.g., PROSCI) is considered desirable.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Minimum of 5+ years of overall professional experience, including at least 2–3 years managing IT projects or workstreams within complex, matrixed delivery environments.
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams through moderately complex initiatives while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of conveying complex status updates, risks, and dependencies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Solid understanding of organizational change management, operational readiness, and transition planning.
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Broad exposure to enterprise IT landscapes, including applications, integration, infrastructure, data, and cloud environments.