Project Manager – Grant financed Projects at Swift Minds

Job Description Swift Minds: is a fully fledged consultancy firm based in Kampala, Uganda that provides cutting edge talent solutions to our clients in Various sectors including Agriculture, Telecommunication, Construction, Manufacturing, Mining, Banking, Oil and Gas and the services sector.Our services include: Recruitment, Payroll Management, Outsourcing, capacity development, Management Consulting and Project management.Duties and Responsibilities:Purpose: At Swift Minds, we take pride in continuous evolution. The driving force behind our business growth is a skilled and dedicated project management team. We’re searching for highly qualified project managers to help us maintain our position as an innovative authority. The ideal candidate will have extensive Experience in Managing big Grant financed projects and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans. The project manager will also prepare and present updates regularly to relevant management channels.You will:• Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget• Analyse project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks• Structure and manage integrated, multitrack performance databases for digital, print, social, broadcast, and experiential projects• Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work planQualifications and Experience• Bachelor’s Degree in Development studies or related field A master’s degree is desirable.• 7 and more years of project management experience in the construction sector.• Experience in grant-financed projects• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines• Proven success working with all levels of management• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Excellent presentation skills• Professional certification, PMP or PRINCE2• Experience in developing platforms for internal processes• Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets