Job Summary

Reporting to the Group Executive, Corporate Services and Administration (CSA), the Senior Project Manager (Special Projects) will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across the TDB Group. These include complex and high-impact projects in areas such as technology transformation, facilities and infrastructure development, and organization-wide process enhancements across the TDB Group.

The role demands a results driven professional with proven regional experience, and the capacity to manage large-scale, cross-functional projects aligned with the Group’s strategic priorities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives in alignment with TDB Group’s corporate priorities.
• Enterprise-wide Project Oversight: Provide leadership and overseeing complex projects across technology, infrastructure, facilities management, and transformation/modernisation of the organisation.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, vendors, and partner institutions stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Business Requirement Analysis: Interpret business needs and translate them into technical and operational project plans that support organisational growth and efficiency.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to internal governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively to mitigate impact on delivery.
• Budgeting and Resource Planning: Develop project budgets, track expenditures, and allocate resources to ensure optimal project execution.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Establish KPIs and regularly report project status to governance committees and executive management.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Manage third-party service providers and consultants involved in project delivery.
• Capacity Building: Support knowledge sharing and build project management capability within the organization through mentoring and best practice implementation.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or IT from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Professional Qualifications such Project Management certification e.g. PMI/PMP, is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing and delivering complex and strategic projects across multiple sectors and regions preferably across different African countries or regions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale projects in banking, finance, technology, or infrastructure development.
• Solid understanding of the banking and financial services industry, particularly within the context of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
• Key competencies required for the role include: (i) methodical and disciplined approach to project management and problem solving; (ii) strong presentation and organisational skills; (iii) ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, and (iv) strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, infrastructure rollouts, digital transformation) and facilities management technologies.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and ROI analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency in analysing and translating business needs into functional requirements.