Titre du poste

Project Manager - Lusaka

Description

Position : Project Manager - Lusaka

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead, plan, and execute high-impact projects across the organization. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience managing complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering results that align with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution

  • Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
  • Lead project initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.
  • Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client or stakeholder expectations.

Team & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams to achieve objectives.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
  • Resolve conflicts, negotiate priorities, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Risk & Resource Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
  • Allocate resources effectively, monitor team performance, and optimize productivity.
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and operational resources to ensure efficiency.

Process Improvement & Reporting

  • Establish and implement project management best practices, methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), and standards.
  • Track project KPIs, monitor performance, and prepare regular reports for senior management.
  • Recommend improvements to project workflows and organizational processes.

Technology & Tools

  • Utilize project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello) for planning, tracking, and reporting.
  • Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and optimize project outcomes.

Required profile for job ad : Project Manager - Lusaka

Accomplished Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading complex projects across multiple industries, including IT, construction, finance, and operations. Adept at managing projects end-to-end — from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and successful closure — ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Proficient in project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, with a strong ability to align project objectives with strategic business goals. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, mitigating risks, and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and drive measurable outcomes.
Recognized for combining strong leadership, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities to deliver high-impact projects that support organizational growth. Passionate about driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and leveraging technology to streamline project workflows.
Core Competencies:

  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation
  • Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Agile, Scrum & Waterfall Methodologies
  • Performance Monitoring & KPI Tracking
  • Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Experience: 10+ years in project management, program management, or portfolio management roles.
  • Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications are highly desirable.
  • Technical Skills:

    • Project planning & scheduling tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana)
    • Budgeting & financial management
    • Risk assessment and mitigation techniques
  • Soft Skills: Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Timely completion of projects within scope and budget.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
  • Team performance and productivity.
  • Risk mitigation effectiveness.
  • Successful implementation of process improvements and methodologies.

Job criteria for job ad : Project Manager - Lusaka

  • Job category :
    IT, new technologies - Management - Marketing, communication
  • Industries :
    Advice, audit, accounting - Distribution, selling, wholesale - Industry, production, manufacturing and other - IT, software engineering, Internet
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Lusaka - International
  • City : Lusaka
  • Remote work :
    Yes
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Assessment
  • Leadership
  • Risk Assessment
  • IDEAL
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Management
  • Marketing Communication
  • Scheduling
  • Marketing
  • Communication
  • MS PROJECT
  • Tracking
  • SCRUM
  • AGILE
  • JIRA
  • Team Leadership
  • Planning
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Lusaka, Zambie
Date de publication
5 janvier 2026
Valide jusqu’au
3 mars 2026
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