Project Management Lead

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Lead/Project Manager with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and process management skills to co-lead this large-scale digital transformation project. The role requires on-ground leadership, active collaboration with the core project management team, and high accountability for delivery excellence in a challenging and culturally distinctive environment.

• PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent certification.

• Experience with fiscal, revenue, or financial management systems

• Prior exposure to working in fragile or post-conflict environments.

• Familiarity with government reform or capacity-building initiatives in East Africa or similar regions.

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• High adaptability and cultural sensitivity.

• Strong organizational discipline and documentation rigor.

• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).

• Fluent in English; knowledge of Somali or Arabic is an added advantage.

• Co-lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in line with World Bank and client requirements.

• Oversee project progress, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

• Establish and maintain effective project governance structures, including steering committees and working groups.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, dashboards, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Techno Brain, the Ministry of Finance, and other project stakeholders.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with government officials, donor agencies, and local partners.

• Manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely reporting.

• Lead client workshops, reviews, and steering meetings to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and risks.

• Implement and enforce structured project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid).

• Drive issue and risk management processes, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

• Track key deliverables and dependencies across all project phases.

• Champion process optimization, documentation, and quality assurance within the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical, domain, and support) to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project team members.

• Coordinate with Techno Brain's regional and corporate functions for administrative, financial, and logistical support.

• Foster a results-oriented, collaborative work culture.

• Be part of a transformative national-level digital governance project.

• Work in a diverse, mission-driven environment.

• Competitive compensation, international exposure, and opportunities to grow within Techno Brain's delivery leadership network.

• PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with fiscal, revenue, or financial management systems
• Prior exposure to working in fragile or post-conflict environments.
• Familiarity with government reform or capacity-building initiatives in East Africa or similar regions.