The Role
Leads a large-scale digital transformation project, overseeing planning, execution, governance, budgets, schedules, risks, quality, documentation, and closure. Builds relationships with government ministries, donors, and partners; leads workshops and steering meetings; manages stakeholder expectations; coordinates cross-functional teams and resources; and mentors project staff. The role requires extensive public-sector IT and tax or revenue administration project experience, donor-funded program delivery, strong process management, and cultural adaptability.
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Position Objective
We are seeking an experienced Project Management Lead/Project Manager with
strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and process management skills to
co-lead this large-scale digital transformation project. The role requires
on-ground leadership, active collaboration with the core project management
team, and high accountability for delivery excellence in a challenging and
culturally distinctive environment.
RequirementsRequired skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive project
management experience, with at least 5 years experience in the implementation of Tax/Revenue
Administration Projects is a must.
- Experience of managing large-scale public sector
IT projects
- Demonstrated ability to deliver
multi-million-dollar, donor-funded programs (World Bank, AFDB, UN, etc.).
- Strong command of project governance, risk
management, and process improvement frameworks.
- Proven success in managing diverse,
multicultural teams and complex stakeholder ecosystems.
- PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with fiscal, revenue, or financial
management systems
- Prior exposure to working in fragile or
post-conflict environments.
- Familiarity with government reform or
capacity-building initiatives in East Africa or similar regions.
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking
abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and
presentation skills.
- High adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong organizational discipline and
documentation rigor.
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS
Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Somali or
Arabic is an added advantage.
Project Leadership & Governance
- Co-lead project planning, execution,
monitoring, and closure in line with World Bank and client requirements.
- Oversee project progress, ensuring adherence
to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Establish and maintain effective project
governance structures, including steering committees and working groups.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation,
dashboards, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Techno
Brain, the Ministry of Finance, and other project stakeholders.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with
government officials, donor agencies, and local partners.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through
transparent communication and timely reporting.
- Lead client workshops, reviews, and steering
meetings to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and risks.
- Implement and enforce structured project
management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid).
- Drive issue and risk management processes,
ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Track key deliverables and dependencies across
all project phases.
- Champion process optimization, documentation,
and quality assurance within the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
(technical, domain, and support) to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance
to project team members.
- Coordinate with Techno Brain’s regional and
corporate functions for administrative, financial, and logistical support.
- Foster a results-oriented, collaborative work
culture.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a transformative national-level digital governance project.
- Work in a diverse, mission-driven environment.
- Competitive compensation, international exposure, and opportunities to grow within Techno Brain’s delivery leadership network.
Join us to build a transparent, technology-powered future that redefines how governments serve their people.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience
- At least 5 years of experience implementing tax or revenue administration projects
- Experience managing large-scale public sector IT projects
- Experience delivering multi-million-dollar donor-funded programs, such as World Bank, AFDB, or UN programs
- Strong command of project governance, risk management, and process improvement frameworks
- Experience managing diverse, multicultural teams and complex stakeholder ecosystems
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification
- Experience with fiscal, revenue, or financial management systems
- Exposure to fragile or post-conflict environments
- Familiarity with government reform or capacity-building initiatives in East Africa or similar regions
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of Somali or Arabic
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The Company
What We Do
Techno Brain Group is an integrated IT solutions and digital transformation provider operating across more than 20 countries. The company delivers software engineering, business process outsourcing, consulting, cloud, and enterprise technology services to governments, NGOs, and private organizations. Its solutions address public financial management, digital identity, tax administration, business intelligence, analytics, and other technology-driven business and public-sector needs.
