Lead Project Manager - Software Development

About the role

A client of Summit Recruitment & Search is looking for an experienced Lead Project Manager in Nairobi to oversee a high-impact software development initiative from inception through delivery. The role calls for strong leadership, advanced project management expertise and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver timely, cost-effective and high-quality results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for a mission-critical software development project
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocation frameworks
• Coordinate with developers, QA teams, executives and external vendors
• Manage and motivate project teams to reach milestones and maintain high performance
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and resolve issues proactively
• Control scope, budget, timelines and deliverables
• Oversee software testing, validation and quality assurance to meet performance and security standards
• Implement Agile/Scrum methodologies and execute rollout plans with stakeholders
• Act as the main point of contact for project communications and progress updates

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years managing software development projects
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level software solutions
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing third-party vendors
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile Certified Practitioner preferred

Required skills

• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps and modern software development practices
• Familiarity with contemporary software architecture and integration approaches
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Trello or MS Project
• Technical understanding of SDLC, APIs, integration processes and software delivery workflows