Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 20 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently, the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve as the ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROJECT TRANSFORMATION, whose holder reports to the Head of ICT.
ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROJECT TRANSFORMATION
Job Summary
The Transformation Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering strategic business and technology transformation initiatives that drive organizational growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and digital innovation. The role ensures that transformational projects are planned, executed, and successfully delivered within approved scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards. The Transformation Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and business units to implement complex initiatives, manage risks and dependencies, and realize intended business benefits while ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities and Accountability
Project Initiation
- Understand business needs and project objectives.
- Develop Project Charters with stakeholders.
- Define preliminary scope, budget, timelines, and assumptions.
- Identify stakeholders and establish governance structures.
- Conduct initial risk assessments and feasibility reviews.
Project Planning
- Develop detailed project plans and schedules.
- Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Establish project budgets and resource plans.
- Create risk, issue, dependency, and stakeholder management plans.
- Define communication and reporting frameworks.
Project Execution
- Coordinate project teams and vendors.
- Manage project deliverables and milestones.
- Facilitate project meetings and decision-making forums.
- Track progress against scope, schedule, and budget.
- Ensure quality standards are maintained.
Monitoring & Control
- Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Track project KPIs and performance metrics.
- Manage scope changes through change control processes.
- Provide regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
- Escalate project challenges appropriately.
Project Closure
- Ensure all deliverables are completed and accepted.
- Conduct lessons learned sessions.
- Complete project documentation and handover.
- Close financial and contractual obligations.
- Support transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU).
Core Competencies
- Project planning and scheduling
- Stakeholder management
- Risk and issue management
- Budget and cost control
- Vendor and Third-Party management
- Communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and team coordination
- Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies
- Regulatory Compliance and Governance
- Change Management and Organizational Readiness
- Business and Technical Requirements Management
- Quality Assurance and Delivery Oversight
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
- Experience managing cross-functional projects
- Strong knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar
- Proven experience delivering medium to large business and technology projects.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, vendors, and executive teams.
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application by 17th September 2026. Please include an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials.
All applications should be in soft copy and through the Link Indicated below, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted:
Link: https://equitybank.taleo.net/careersection/ext_new/jobsearch.ftl
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values, and what they bring to the workplace.
