Digital Transformation Project Manager (PMII)

About the role

World Vision is hiring a Digital Transformation Project Manager (PMII) in Westlands, Nairobi. The role manages delivery across the Delivery CoE value chain, from validated intent through build, quality assurance, release and operational readiness, and supports change and adoption so that new capabilities are adopted and sustainably used.

Key responsibilities

• Manage delivery across Business Analysis, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Change & Adoption, keeping dependencies, risks and key decisions under control
• Enable business-led change and adoption, integrating communications, training and operational transition into delivery plans
• Serve as the central coordination point for stakeholders, facilitate steering committees and delivery reviews, and provide transparent reporting on progress, risks and trade-offs
• Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, resourcing and forecasts, and track progress against them
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting and cost control, and monitor financial performance
• Identify and manage delivery, operational and organisational risks, and resolve complex issues
• Support vendor and partner coordination, including evaluation, onboarding and alignment with delivery milestones
• Apply Delivery CoE standards and governance, capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or a related discipline
• Recognised project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Agile or hybrid delivery certification (Scrum, Disciplined Agile, SAFe or equivalent) preferred; change management certification desirable
• Minimum 5+ years' experience, including at least 2-3 years managing IT projects or workstreams in complex delivery environments
• Experience leading delivery activities or workstream teams through moderately complex initiatives
• Experience supporting implementation and transition into operations, and applying project standards and governance
• Broad exposure to enterprise IT landscapes including applications, integration, infrastructure, data and cloud environments

Required skills

• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate with business partners, delivery teams and vendors
• Structured approach to planning, risk management and delivery governance
• Ability to work in complex, matrixed organisations and coordinate cross-functional teams