Project Manager – IT & Digital Transformation Projects at CRDB Bank is a one-year contract position based at the Tanzania Head Office within the Project Management Office (PMO) Unit. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager – IT and Digital Transformation, the role is responsible for leading and coordinating ICT and digital transformation projects across the bank to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives within approved scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional project teams that include software developers, infrastructure engineers, database administrators, vendors, consultants, business users, and other stakeholders. The role requires strong project leadership, technical coordination, governance, and stakeholder management skills to ensure smooth implementation of technology-driven projects within the banking environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating requirements gathering, analysis, validation, and documentation from users and stakeholders
• Managing project implementation activities across the bank and external parties
• Ensuring project delivery within approved timelines, budgets, scope, and quality standards
• Defining project stages, objectives, deliverables, costs, and implementation plans
• Monitoring project performance and reporting progress to management and steering committees
• Tracking timelines, risks, costs, quality, milestones, and expected business benefits
• Identifying and managing project resources effectively
• Ensuring project teams clearly understand responsibilities and deliverables
• Organizing, motivating, and supervising project teams for efficient collaboration
• Maintaining project documentation including risk logs, issue logs, action logs, and contingency plans
• Resolving project conflicts, dependencies, delays, and implementation obstacles
• Coordinating meetings with stakeholders, committees, and project teams
• Monitoring project outcomes against key performance indicators
• Recommending improvements to enhance project performance and business outcomes
• Ensuring delivered software solutions are tested, compliant, and effectively implemented

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing ICT projects
• Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is an added advantage
• Strong understanding of software engineering and project management principles
• Knowledge of risk management and project governance
• Understanding of systems communication protocols
• Experience in project planning, coordination, and progress tracking
• Knowledge of systems integration and administration
• Understanding of web and mobile application development
• Skills in data analysis, retrieval, and presentation
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities

The role is designed to support CRDB Bank’s digital transformation agenda by ensuring effective implementation of technology and innovation projects across the organization. The bank promotes sustainability, ESG principles, and inclusive employment opportunities, encouraging applications from women and persons with disabilities.

The application deadline is 28 May 2026, and the employment term is a one-year contract.