IT Projects Manager at Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya

Job Purpose

The IT Projects Manager will be responsible for leading, planning, executing, and closing multiple high-impact projects across the Bank, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and regulatory requirements. The role will oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery and post-implementation review, managing the IT Projects team, budgets, and timelines while ensuring adherence to governance standards and quality expectations.

Functional Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of strategic technology and business transformation projects across the Bank
• Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed project charters, work plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reports
• Oversee project governance, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
• Manage cross-functional project teams, providing leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure timely and quality delivery
• Engage with vendors and consultants to ensure contractual obligations are met and service delivery aligns with agreed standards
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring mitigation plans are in place
• Support the continuous improvement of project management processes, methodologies, and tools within the PMO framework
• Oversee post-implementation reviews and ensure lessons learned are documented and shared across the Bank

Financial Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and scope
• Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting
• Optimize resource allocation and ensure cost efficiency across all project initiatives