RSwitch Strategic Projects Manager and Commercial Manager Jobs Vacancies in Kigali, Rwanda

1.
Strategic Projects Manager

Job Summary

In this role, the
SPM handles new projects’ opportunities that contribute to the company’s
success. He/She should collaborate with various managers onsite/offsite to
execute strategic projects plans.

The Strategic
Projects Manager will provide high-level financial, analytical and project
level support to the Executive Management Committee. The SPM will create
financial models to help assess new business streams, provide analytics for
possible business opportunities, participate in revenue generation initiatives,
as well as provide insight and actionable recommendations for other business
process improvements such as creating high level KPIs and performance standards
for the business.

Duties and
Responsibilities

Manages
strategic cross-functional business initiatives end-to-end from planning
through post-execution/benefit realization.
Provide
financial models and return/cost benefit analysis, analytics and
presentations on requested topics/projects.
Support
business leaders in process re-engineering projects/transformation
projects.
Support
business leaders on revenue growth initiatives, by providing financial
metrics/KPIs and actionable data to improve performance or identify new
opportunities.
Conduct
financial modeling and analysis on possible marketplace opportunities.
Provide
market analytics and strategic project leadership to drive best practice
initiatives across the organization.
Work
closely with Projects Manager, Operations & Commercial Departments,
Customers, and consultants, to develop and execute strategic project plans
Effectively
communicate with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear
fashion.
Identify
and resolve issues and conflicts related to the strategic projects’
development.
Track
strategic Project mile stones and deliverables.
Develop
and deliver strategic project-specific content, progress reports, requirements
documentation, and presentations.
Proactively
manage changes in projects’ scope, identify potential crises, and devise
contingency plans.
Conduct
strategic project post mortems and create recommendations report in order
to identify successful and unsuccessful elements.

Required skills
and Education

Basic
degree in Business Administration, Commercial, financial, marketing or
business related field.
Masters degree is
an advantage
2
minimum years in a managerial position
3-5
years of related experience in high-level, high-volume financial modeling
and analytics (for example investment banking) and/or consulting, project
management and/or business analytics with proven track record, systems and
database development tools would be an advantage
Superior
proficiency in Microsoft Office required
Having
excellent written & spoken communication skills in English
Superior
management skills, including time management, people management, and
resource management.
Proven
track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and
development within a growing organization.
Excellent
judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and
conflict resolution skills.
Energetic,
flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a person who can positively and
productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives and
demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and investment in people
and systems.
Knowledge
of electronic payment industry/banking is an advantage
The
capacity to adequately handle work stress and meet deadlines
Strong
technical finance, research & analytical skills
Marketing
backgrounds with exposure to a broad range of functions highly desirable,
PM certification being a plus.
Deep
curiosity and understanding of the web and current business trends
Self-reliant,
good problem solver, results oriented, multi-tasker
Exceptional
communication, written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and
the ability to effectively interface with RSwitch Management team, staff,
and business partners.

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2.
Commercial Manager

Duties and
Responsibilities

Define,
implement and manage business policies & procedures
Establish
product development, pricing & service models
Manage,
develop and continuously improve the quality, timeliness, effectiveness
and efficiency of commercial/marketing department
Actively
seek new business opportunities
Maintain
and manage the relationship of our clients
Plan by
prioritizing customer, employee and organizational requirements
Oversee
and Steer designing and planning of marketing strategy
Preparation,
presentation and negotiations of commercial proposals & contracts
Assess,
Establish and Monitor performance goals, allocate resources, and assess
policies for the Division in line with RSwitch Strategy
Manage
and handle daily business issues,
Introduce
and maintain the customer focused concept within the organization and
particularly the commercial/marketing department
Responsible
of sales/marketing budget & achieving company revenue
Liaise
with the finance department in relation to revenues/debt
collections
Ensure
proper fulfilment of duties of RSwitch towards its customers and
particularly compliance with the SLA’s in place

Required Skills

Superior
management skills, including time management, people management, and resource
management.
Proven
track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and
development within a growing organization.
Excellent
judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and
conflict resolution skills.
Energetic,
flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively
and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives
Expert
negotiating skills
Knowledge
of electronic payment industry/banking is an advantage
Efficient
presentation and communication skills
The
capacity to adequately handle work stress and meet deadlines
Self-reliant,
good problem solver, results oriented, multi-tasker
Exceptional
written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to
effectively interface with RSwitch management team, staff, and business
partners.
Should
have the ability to set priorities.
Flexible
and able to work within an ambiguous, fast moving environment, whereas
driving towards clarity and solutions; demonstrate resourcefulness in
setting priorities and investment in people and systems.