Assistant Manager, Project Transformation
Equity Bank Rwanda is seeking a qualified professional to join its team as Assistant Manager, Project Transformation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering strategic business and technology transformation projects that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and digital innovation.
The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors and business units to ensure projects are delivered within the approved scope, budget, timelines and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation
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Understand business needs and project objectives.
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Develop project charters with relevant stakeholders.
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Define project scope, budgets, timelines and assumptions.
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Identify stakeholders and establish appropriate governance structures.
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Conduct initial risk assessments and feasibility reviews.
Project Planning
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Develop detailed project plans and schedules.
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Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
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Establish project budgets and resource plans.
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Develop risk, issue, dependency and stakeholder management plans.
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Define communication and reporting frameworks.
Project Execution
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Coordinate project teams and vendors.
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Manage project deliverables and milestones.
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Facilitate project meetings and decision-making forums.
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Track progress against scope, schedule and budget.
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Ensure required quality standards are maintained.
Monitoring and Control
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Monitor project risks, issues and dependencies.
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Track project KPIs and performance metrics.
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Manage scope changes through established change-control processes.
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Prepare regular project status reports for stakeholders and leadership.
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Escalate project challenges appropriately.
Project Closure
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Ensure all project deliverables are completed and accepted.
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Conduct lessons-learned sessions.
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Complete project documentation and handover.
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Close financial and contractual obligations.
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Support the transition of projects to Business-as-Usual (BAU).
Core Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate strong skills in:
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Project planning and scheduling
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Stakeholder management
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Risk and issue management
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Budget and cost control
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Vendor and third-party management
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Communication and presentation
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Leadership and team coordination
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Agile and Waterfall project delivery
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Regulatory compliance and governance
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Change management and organizational readiness
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Business and technical requirements management
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Quality assurance and delivery oversight
Qualifications and Experience
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A Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
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PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master or equivalent certification.
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Experience managing cross-functional projects.
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Strong knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or similar platforms.
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Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale business and technology projects.
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Experience working with multiple stakeholders, vendors and executive teams.
Job Details
Company: Equity Bank Rwanda
Position: Assistant Manager, Project Transformation
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Rwanda
Deadline: 17 September 2026
Application
If you meet the requirements, submit your application by 17 September 2026.
Please include an updated CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Application: Applications should be submitted electronically through the Equity Bank careers portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
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