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Project and Programme Management · Full-time

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Manager, Transformation Project Management – Global Reporting

Save the Children International

KenyaManager · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 02:59 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Save the Children International is hiring a Manager for Transformation Project Management focusing on Global Reporting. This full-time role is open to candidates based in any approved Save the Children office location in Kenya or globally, suitable for those with strong project management skills in technical or systems delivery contexts.

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What you will do

  • Manage the Global Reporting workstreams using the SCI Project Management toolkit to ensure timely, quality delivery within scope.
  • Collaborate with FMS project and functional leaders to define and maintain reporting scope and inventory of reports, initially focusing on Finance.
  • Develop and manage a realistic plan considering technical dependencies, vendor schedules, testing, and go-live timelines.
  • Coordinate with functional leads, the Global FMS Project team, and IT to capture reporting requirements and sequence build and test activities.
  • Monitor project activities across build, test, and deployment phases, managing risks, issues, and adherence to plans.
  • Maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle to support progress.
  • Support change management activities including adoption, training, and communications for report users, and provide governance and plan management assistance as needed.

Requirements

  • Extensive project management experience in reporting, data, or large-scale systems implementation within a complex global organisation.
  • In-depth knowledge of programme and project management practices and standards.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and budget, including risk, financial, and quality management, and managing vendor relationships.
  • Working understanding of reporting and data concepts to manage delivery and hold technical teams accountable.
  • Experience leading change management activities such as stakeholder management and resistance handling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with collaborative delivery of solutions.
  • Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments creatively and strategically.
  • Leadership skills to motivate and mobilise individuals beyond direct reporting lines.
  • Skills in business requirements collection and process/workflow analysis.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills with influence at all organisational levels.
  • Demonstrated initiative delivering organisational benefits.
  • Cultural awareness and experience delivering international solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Understanding of structured project methodology (e.g., PRINCE2) or accredited project management training (APM or PMI).
  • Preferred: Familiarity with project management tools like JIRA or Trello and office software.
  • Preferred: Experience in the non-profit sector.
  • Preferred: Proficiency in a second Save the Children core language (French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic).

How to apply

Submit your CV and cover letter through the employer's official contact before Wednesday, 25 November 2026. The employer may close applications earlier depending on applicant volume. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date.

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