Project Manager – Shabelle Bank SC

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Number: SB/HCM/0204/26

About Shabelle Bank

Shabelle Bank SC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee strategic initiatives across the Bank. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage high-impact projects that drive business growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations while ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives.

Job Summary

The Project Manager will lead complex and high-value projects from initiation through completion. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders, managing risks, tracking performance, and ensuring adherence to project governance standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to successfully deliver projects in a dynamic banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end management of strategic and business-critical projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments when necessary.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business units, technical teams, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and management.
• Ensure project objectives remain aligned with business requirements.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to senior leadership.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential challenges.
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor emerging issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Escalate critical project concerns to the PMO Director when required.

Governance & Performance Monitoring

• Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards and governance frameworks.
• Track project performance using established KPIs and success metrics.
• Conduct project reviews and maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports and presentations.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and support junior project managers and project team members.
• Promote best practices in project management across the organization.
• Contribute to the improvement of PMO processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Master's Degree.
• Proven experience in Project Management, PMO operations, analytics, or reporting roles.
• Experience managing complex projects in banking, finance, or related sectors is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management knowledge and practical experience.
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Why Join Shabelle Bank?

• Work on strategic projects that shape the future of banking.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment.
• Gain opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Contribute to innovation and organizational transformation.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their application letter and updated CV (maximum 3 pages) in PDF format through the official Ethiojobs application portal.

Important Notes:

• Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shabelle Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• The Bank does not charge any fee during any stage of the recruitment process.

Apply today and become part of Shabelle Bank's journey toward excellence and innovation. Apply Here 

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