About This Role
This is a strategic, high-stakes project management role within a growing Ethiopian bank, Shabelle Bank SC. You will be the bridge between the bank’s executive vision and its operational reality, orchestrating complex initiatives that likely involve digital transformation, branch expansion, or new product launches. It suits a seasoned professional who thrives on cross-functional coordination and can navigate both the technical demands of banking systems and the human dynamics of stakeholder management across multiple locations.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The posting implies a need for someone who can handle ambiguity and translate high-level business goals into concrete, trackable plans. Beyond formal PM qualifications, the bank is likely seeking a candidate with proven crisis management skills, financial acumen to understand cost-benefit analyses, and the diplomatic ability to align competing interests from compliance, IT, and business units. The "internal/external" label suggests you’ll manage both in-house teams and third-party vendors or consultants.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize specific examples where you’ve delivered a complex project under tight deadlines or budget constraints—preferably in a regulated environment like banking or insurance. The employer will prioritize candidates who can demonstrate a clear understanding of the Somali regional context and the logistical realities of operating between Jijiga and Addis Ababa. Tailor your CV to highlight risk mitigation strategies you’ve implemented, as governance and compliance are likely top-of-mind for a bank.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a senior project manager with 5–8 years of experience in financial services or a similarly regulated sector who is comfortable with dual-location oversight. It is expected to be competitive, as it offers a rare blend of strategic influence and regional operational exposure.
Vacancy Details:
Vacancy No: SB/HCM/0204/26
Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for managing complex, high-value, and strategic projects across the Bank. The role ensures projects are delivered within scope, on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards, while aligning with business objectives and governance requirements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of strategic projects
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables
Develop detailed project plans and resource allocation strategies
Engage stakeholders across business and technical units
Ensure alignment between project deliverables and business expectations
Provide regular updates to senior management
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues
Develop mitigation and contingency plans
Escalate critical risks to the PMO Director
Track project progress against defined KPIs
Ensure adherence to PMO governance standards
Prepare and present project reports
Mentor junior project managers
Contribute to PMO process improvements
Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's/Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Business and Economics or related fields.
- With 6/8 years’ experience in reporting, analytics, or Project Management Office
How To Apply
Applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their application letter and a short CV in PDF format not exceeding 3 pages, via the website www.ethiojobs.net. Please note that hard copies or physical applications will not be accepted. Shabelle Bank reserves the right to cancel the advertised position at its discretion. Additionally, the Bank does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
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