Business Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Purpose of the Role:The Business Manager acts as the strategic partner and right hand to the EPMO Director, ensuring portfolio oversight, executive reporting, and smooth coordination across the EPMO. This role strengthens decision-making, governance, and delivery discipline.Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:Executive Support to EPMO Director
  • Act as the EPMO Director’s business partner and “shadow,” ensuring timely flow of information and decisions.
  • Provide insights, data, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
  • Prepare and review executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for ExCo, CEO, and Board.
Portfolio Oversight & Reporting.
  • Consolidate project and portfolio status updates from EPMO leads into accurate, executive-ready reports.
  • Design and maintain reporting templates for portfolio health, risks, benefits realization, and financials.
  • Anticipate critical issues and provide recommended solutions before escalation to the Director or ExCo.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication.
  • Serve as a point of contact for senior stakeholders when the Director is unavailable.
  • Ensure consistent communication between the EPMO and business units, vendors, and executive leadership.
  • Draft executive communications, briefing notes, and strategy updates on behalf of the EPMO Director.
Operational Excellence.
  • Track follow-ups and decisions from the EPMO team, ExCo and Board sessions related to EPMO initiatives.
  • Support continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, templates, and governance models.
  • Manage special projects and cross-functional initiatives as delegated by the EPMO Director
QualificationsQualification / Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, IT, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
  • 7–10 years’ experience in project/portfolio management, business management, or strategy roles.
  • Strong exposure to executive-level reporting, governance, and performance management.
  • Knowledge of P3M frameworks (Portfolio, Program, Project) and financial tracking.
  • Experience in banking/financial services or consulting preferred.
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