Linksoft Head of Projects Management Office

Linksoft Head of Projects Management Office

Linksoft Integrated Services (East Africa) Ltd, formerly trading as Linksoft Communications Systems Ltd, has grown to become a leader ¡n the region’s Integrated Infrastructure, Technology & Energy sectors.
We strive to set the standard in offering the very best in quality of service and hard core execution in all our engagements.

In view of this unparalleled delivery demand and commitment, we are recruiting an individual for the following role:

Job Title: Head, Projects Management Office

Department / Section: Delivery

Country: Kenya, Nairobi

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Job Purpose: Establish a PMO Office and embed a project management system that will track project delivery and improve coordination between cross-functional teams.

The incumbent will oversee PMO process implementation, ensuring that information concerning content (e.g., deliverables, risks, issues) passes to and from sponsors.
They will be responsible for improving the consistency, predictability and efficiency of the organization’s project delivery capability.
The PMO Head will provide leadership in best practices using customer-focused approaches.
The PMO Head must also ensure that the operational issues of the PMO are managed, focusing on the project interface with project leaders, project teams, technology and interface issuesDuties & Responsibilities

1. PMO Development
Policies & procedures, standards, framework
Project management tools, templates, practices and technologies
2. PMO Quality Processes and Standards
Develop and enforce quality control policies and practices in line with international standards
Quality strategy and training
Monitoring of implementation of quality standards
3. Management
Provides strategic direction for project management across the organisation
Oversee all company projects/programs execution
Approves project schedules, plans and budgets proposed by Project Managers
Manage department and projects integration and synergy
Manage projects communication processes
Risk management, including risk assessment strategy and policies for projects
Manages and directs personnel actions in respect of Projects department staff, including but not limited to performance management, leave management and training
Project management support and training to staff across the organisation in liaison with HR Manager
Develop clear issue escalation mechanisms to ensure projects issues are addressed in a timely manner
Provide periodic reports on project progress to executive management as required
4. Account Management
Works with clients to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
Continuously monitors Projects/Programs status and impact on customer requirements
Periodically engage clients to provide insight on industry trends in line with their long-term goals
Qualification & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, MBA or other relevant graduate degree preferred
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) strongly preferred
• At least 15 years of work experience, with 5 years working in a project and portfolio management function
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mind-set, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new ideas
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Familiarity with Web-based project management software with Gantt Chart capabilities

How to Apply

Submit all CVs to hr@linksoftsys.com

Application deadline: 26-05-2015