- Position Title: Project Manager
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
- Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)
- Application Deadline: Not specified (Apply Early)
- Category/Department: Information Technology / Program & Project Management
- Salary Expectation: Estimated KSh 250,000–400,000 gross monthly (including allowances/benefits). This estimate is based on prevailing market rates for senior IT Project Managers within the banking and financial services sector in Kenya, benchmarked against Glassdoor, PayScale, and local financial services compensation trends. Actual remuneration is set by the employer and may vary; this is an independent approximation to guide expectations and negotiation – no legal implication intended.
Introduction
The Project Manager role presents a strategic opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to build and lead a high-impact Project Management function within a regulated financial services environment. This Project Manager position is designed for a professional who excels in governance, stakeholder management, and delivery of complex IT-enabled business change initiatives.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for establishing best-in-class project and program governance frameworks, ensuring accurate reporting, effective resource management, and successful delivery of technology solutions aligned with organizational strategy. This role is ideal for a results-driven leader with strong financial services exposure and a passion for structured, value-driven project execution.
About Access Bank
Access Bank is a leading financial services institution with a strong presence across Africa, committed to leveraging technology and innovation to deliver secure, efficient, and customer-focused banking solutions. The organization places high value on governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, providing a professional environment where technology-enabled transformation plays a critical role in business growth and sustainability.
1. Project Manager (Nairobi – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The Project Manager will build and lead the Project Management function, ensuring projects and programs are delivered to the highest governance standards while aligning with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and management of program and project governance frameworks and development of appropriate reporting tools which deliver value.
- Review programs and projects for deliverability including adequate resourcing.
- Ensures all governance reporting is accurate and timely, with appropriate updates on project timeframes, budget, scope, and benefits.
- Provide metrics to evaluate project managers and other related staff on their projects.
- Provide oversight on project resourcing.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Program Delivery.
- Participate in all IT planning and policy development efforts.
- Coordinate end users training before delivery of solutions.
- Help with the production of periodic project reports.
- Assist with quality management for solutions deployment and day-to-day operations.
- Facilitate the resolution of any issues encountered.
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or other managerial position.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
- Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on IT-enabled business change projects.
- Working knowledge of contract management, budget, and cost management.
- Risk management experience in project management.
- Sound understanding of change management practices.
- Adequate knowledge of package implementation of integrated systems.
- Strong knowledge and use of project management methodologies and their implementation.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
- At least five (5) years’ working experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a financial institution.
- Relevant professional qualifications and a Master’s degree are an added advantage.
Professional Certifications
- Professional Scrum Master
- Professional Product Owner
- Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Terms of Service
- Full-time, on-site role based in Nairobi.
- Competitive remuneration package.
Apply for Project Manager at Access Bank Nairobi
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications online using the official application link provided above. Only applications submitted through the designated portal will be considered.
Access Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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