Project Management Lead
Position Objective
We are seeking an experienced Project Management Lead/Project Manager with
strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and process management skills to
co-lead this large-scale digital transformation project. The role requires
on-ground leadership, active collaboration with the core project management
team, and high accountability for delivery excellence in a challenging and
culturally distinctive environment.
Requirements
Required skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive project
management experience, with at least 5 years experience in the implementation of Tax/Revenue
Administration Projects is a must.
- Experience of managing large-scale public sector
IT projects
- Demonstrated ability to deliver
multi-million-dollar, donor-funded programs (World Bank, AFDB, UN, etc.).
- Strong command of project governance, risk
management, and process improvement frameworks.
- Proven success in managing diverse,
multicultural teams and complex stakeholder ecosystems.
Desirable
- PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with fiscal, revenue, or financial
management systems
- Prior exposure to working in fragile or
post-conflict environments.
- Familiarity with government reform or
capacity-building initiatives in East Africa or similar regions.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking
abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and
presentation skills.
- High adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong organizational discipline and
documentation rigor.
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS
Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Somali or
Arabic is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Governance
- Co-lead project planning, execution,
monitoring, and closure in line with World Bank and client requirements.
- Oversee project progress, ensuring adherence
to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Establish and maintain effective project
governance structures, including steering committees and working groups.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation,
dashboards, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison between Techno
Brain, the Ministry of Finance, and other project stakeholders.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with
government officials, donor agencies, and local partners.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through
transparent communication and timely reporting.
- Lead client workshops, reviews, and steering
meetings to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and risks.
Process & Delivery Management
- Implement and enforce structured project
management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid).
- Drive issue and risk management processes,
ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Track key deliverables and dependencies across
all project phases.
- Champion process optimization, documentation,
and quality assurance within the project lifecycle.
Team & Resource Coordination
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
(technical, domain, and support) to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance
to project team members.
- Coordinate with Techno Brain’s regional and
corporate functions for administrative, financial, and logistical support.
- Foster a results-oriented, collaborative work
culture.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a transformative national-level digital governance project.
- Work in a diverse, mission-driven environment.
- Competitive compensation, international exposure, and opportunities to grow within Techno Brain’s delivery leadership network.
Join us to build a transparent, technology-powered future that redefines how governments serve their people.