As the Project Manager / Team Leader, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high-impact financial system implementations. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead the full project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define clear project goals, milestones, and deliverables aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Oversee financial management of the project, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.

Technical Oversight

• Supervise system design, customization, and integration of financial software solutions.
• Coordinate user requirements analysis, system configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure quality assurance and data integrity throughout implementation phases.
• Provide technical guidance on IT infrastructure, data migration, and security protocols.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, microfinance institutions (MFIs), donors, and regulators.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across multiple partners and teams.
• Negotiate project scope, timelines, and deliverables with external and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships to ensure alignment and long-term sustainability of project outcomes.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Build local capacity by transferring knowledge and best practices to client staff.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous professional development within the team.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and track performance indicators to measure project success.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and maintain issue logs.
• Prepare progress reports, status updates, and final project documentation for senior management and donors.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future initiatives.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Contribute to digital transformation strategies and innovation planning within partner organizations.
• Support proposal development, project design, and business development efforts where relevant.
• Represent the organization in technical forums, donor meetings, and sectoral conferences.