KPMG’s Risk Consulting Information Technology Advisory (ITA) is a unique discipline within KPMG that provides solutions that promote the efficient and secure use of information resources. ITA advises clients on managing risks from the use of IT and assists them in designing and implementing good controls and security over their business processes, thus promoting the efficient and secure use of information resources.
The Project Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of KPMG client’s short-term and long-term projects which has a specified timeline and specified deliverables.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Senior Management - RC, the Project Coordinator will:
- Perform key project coordination activities including; planning and defining Scope, activity planning and sequencing, resource planning, developing schedules, project milestones time estimation, cost estimation, managing risks and issues, monitoring and reporting progress, team leadership, working with vendors, controlling quality and benefits realisation.
- Execute the project according to the project plan
- Document project activities
- Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
- Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
- Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
- Work with client businesses throughout the project lifecycle by leveraging business performance improvement approaches and frameworks and helping to ensure timely execution of project deliverables
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- Relevant working experience and exposure in required areas of focus
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent report writing skills, as well as strong communication and general project management skills
- Experience with large-scale IT transformations.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong time management and organisation skills
- Great analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and precisely with key stakeholders at all levels
- Readily able to build realistic plans and manage their execution
- Strategic approach to work, along with the ability to establish trust and promote teamwork
- The ability to balance and deliver work on several projects at a time.
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunities, please forward your application letter and CV giving details of your qualifications and experience quoting ITA/2015/01 PC on or before 14 August 2015to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*
