Senior Programme Manager

ADG Senior Programme Manager

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
• Experience
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Project and Program Management

The Opportunity

• As the Senior Programme Manager, you will ensure ADG’s international expansion is underpinned by a robust, compliant, and commercially agile delivery infrastructure. You will navigate the complexities of multi-jurisdictional projects while overseeing global resource allocation to maintain operational excellence across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Management

• Establish and lead various projects to deliver quality results within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Coordinate interdependencies and integration points across the project portfolio.

• Monitor work efforts and resource allocation, escalating risks to timelines proactively.

• Track major milestones and adjust resource plans throughout the project lifecycle.

• Take full accountability for the execution of project plans and team assignments.

• Manage the transition of projects from Sales to Delivery and from completion to operation.

• Programme Governance & Risk

• Define governance structures with customers and providers for total programme visibility.

• Report detailed status, risks, and dependencies to all key stakeholders.

• Mitigate risks and implement escalation protocols to protect project timelines.

• Control change processes to ensure all scope modifications are approved in advance.

• Prioritize resources and optimize performance to maximize overall ROI.

• Drive timely leadership actions and decision-making across organizational levels.

• Problem Solving & Complexity Management

• Diagnose complex, cross-functional roadblocks across international jurisdictions and deploy rapid, data-driven solutions to keep programmes on track.

• Break down vague, complex challenges into actionable resolution strategies with distinct accountability and quantifiable results.

• Mediate and resolve critical escalations, technical trade-offs, and conflicting priorities between internal teams, global OEMs, and clients.

• Anticipate systemic delivery bottlenecks and design preventative strategies rather than relying on reactive fixes.

• Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage OEM and partner relationships to ensure quality and adherence to project parameters.

• Enforce accountability for scope and schedule while resolving partner satisfaction issues.

• Oversee commercial management by monitoring budget burn rates and work completion.

• Verify milestone achievement to authorize and coordinate payment schedules.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Align delivery with global OEMs and Partners to ensure technical and milestone success.

• Manage expectations and build strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.

• Lead and mentor project teams to achieve goals and uphold responsibilities.

• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge transfer through structured development.

• Implement change management and maintain clear communication within teams.

• Direct resource performance to strictly align with project scope and deliverables.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology from a top-tier global institution. PMP, Prince2, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.

• Service Delivery Management (ITIL)

• People Change Management

• Experience in Agile Project Management Methodology

• Systems Analysis & Design experience

• Project experience in complex technology global transformation programmes

• Proven ability to handle unexpected challenges, analyze tough situations, and make smart decisions under pressure.

• Experience in implementing Cloud solutions

What We Offer

• A leadership role with significant influence over the global trajectory and structural integrity of an award-winning firm.
• The chance to be part of a global delivery function during a phase of rapid international expansion.
• High-impact engagement with a portfolio of Tier-1 enterprise customers across the EMEA digital economy.

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