Senior Project Manager at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

About the role:

The Senior Project Manager works under the supervision of the Project Director (PD) on all aspects of project management and implementation. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day project management and overall monitoring of project progress against benchmarks. The Senior Project Manager ensures that the activities are implemented as planned and deviations in activity timelines are flagged for the attention of the PD.  S/he contributes to the design and implementation of technical activities in support of the project’s objectives, ensuring timely mobilization of needed high-quality support to the project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize project management methodology to effectively plan, execute, and monitor project activities. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on the FF project milestones, deliverables, and timelines. 
• Prepare regular updates including presentations and reports for the attention of the Project Director, providing clear visibility into project progress. 
• Assist in donor reporting.

• Track milestones and deliverables, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues promptly. 
• Support the PD in stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships and ensuring alignment with project goals.

This list is not exhaustive, Senior Project Manager will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to apply?

MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.

Specific requirements for this role would be:

Education:

• A postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project management with a strong understanding and practical application of project management approaches. 10 years’ experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an NGO is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager creating and managing systems, tracking, etc.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and report writing skills.
• Highly organized.
• Demonstrated diplomatic and management skills, and the ability to coordinate a diverse team across time zones to a common goal.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of project management software and tools.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.