Overview

Job Title: Project Management Specialist

Job location: Dar es Salaam

Answers to/ reports to: Head – Strategic Initiatives and EPMO

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)

 

 

The ideal applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management, Business Management, or a comparable discipline; a Master’s degree and certification in the appropriate field are preferred.

The candidate should have at least two years of Project Management experience, ideally in banking or financial institutions.

 

 

The Job Purpose:

Oversee and assure the successful planning, implementation, and completion of projects in the bank’s portfolio. Key features will include coordinating many projects at the same time, engaging stakeholders and managing stakeholder relationships, managing project budgets, identifying and managing risks, giving regular updates and formal reports, and identifying possibilities for process improvement.

 

 

The Duties:

  • Work with Business Partners, in-house and group stakeholders to create and deploy new goods, services, and procedures, as well as to modify them as needed.
  • Coordinate and manage many projects at once, ensuring that they are finished on schedule and within budget.
  • Plan and organize UAT activities to ensure that all test cases are completed and issues are addressed.
  • Create thorough project plans with dates, resources, and milestones. Perform any additional duties assigned by your supervisor and/or line manager.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scope and objectives.

 

 

The Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, project management, business administration, or a similar discipline. A master’s degree is a plus.
  • A Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2). Additional credentials in IT, computer science, project management, business management, or a similar profession are advantageous.

 

The Personal Attributes:

  • A strong understanding of project management approaches and technologies (such as Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project, and JIRA).
  • The excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities, including the ability to prioritize projects and fulfill deadlines.
  • Be familiar with the many technologies available to financial companies.

 

 

The mode of application:

The successful candidates will be informed within 14 days after the deadline for submission.

Please submit your application letter and CV to:

The Email address: recruitment2025@diamondtrust.co.tz.

The application deadline: 9th February 2025.