Position: Technical Project Manager

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Reports To: Managing Director, Global Communities, AfriScout

Gross Salary: Competitive

Employers background:

Global Communities, AfriScout is a Social Enterprise, wholly owned by Global Communities and works to serve pastoralists across East Africa with technology services that improve livelihoods and regenerate rangelands.

Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to join their dynamic Android app development team. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive support throughout the entire app development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet user requirements. The Technical Project Manager will act as a bridge between developers, designers, leadership, and external stakeholders, keeping everyone informed and aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review and retrospective.

• Break down app development projects into actionable tasks, assign them to team members, and track progress using Agile methodologies.

• Managing Jira tickets and ensuring Jira boards are constantly updated.

• Manage project documentation, including schedules, budgets, risk assessments and meeting minutes.

• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed of project progress, user feedback, and any changes.

• Monitor project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to keep development on track.

• Identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure the app development process progresses smoothly.

• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate project status and key metrics related to app development (e.g., bug count, feature completion).

• Manage project budgets and track expenses related to development.

• Liaise and work with Global Communities, AfriScout leadership, staff, users and stakeholders to build out and organize company's technical backlog.

• Collaborate with manager, product leads, developers, designers, and stakeholders to develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for Global Communities, AfriScout's apps.

• Be overall responsible for ensuring Global Communities, AfriScout's apps and platform are well maintained, fully functional and in a state of progressive development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree, with PM certification in one or more methodologies (preferred).
• Min. 3 - 5 years working experience as a Project Manager or similar role within a tech / software development environment.

• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).

• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.

• Experienced in app development, software engineering, and remote sensing GIS.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong passion for working in dynamic startup environments.

• Skilled at building systems from the ground up, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

• Brings resource management expertise and an innovative mindset to drive end-to-end project development.

• Focused on creating solutions that bridge technology and user needs.

• Thrives in fast-paced settings, committed to delivering impactful results.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Be rewarded with a salary that reflects your skills and contributions.
• Career Growth: Work in an innovative, fast-growing startup, providing direct opportunities to drive and shape the company's growth while advancing your own career.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced and productive work-life dynamic.
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to impactful projects, with the chance to see your ideas and efforts make a real difference in the company's trajectory.

How to Apply:

Excited about this incredible opportunity? Take the first step towards joining a dynamic team by following these instructions:

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 13th November 2024.

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