Senior Manager, Expansion & Strategic Projects at Penda Health

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Governance


Lead end-to-end management of projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
Establish robust project governance structures that clearly define ownership, accountability, decision rights, and escalation paths across functions.
Create clarity and shared understanding among cross-functional teams through structured plans, updates, and documentation.
Anticipate risks and proactively remove barriers to maintain momentum and discipline.
Apply structured project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) for consistency and transparency.
Build trust and alignment across stakeholders through clear communication and follow-through.


Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment


Serve as the central coordination point between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment at every stage.
Facilitate regular project reviews and progress updates, giving leadership and stakeholders clear visibility.
Ensure decisions, risks, and actions are documented and transparently communicated.
Build strong, trusting relationships with cross-functional leads to drive collaboration and shared accountability.


Project Planning & Delivery Performance


Translate strategic ideas into actionable project plans with clear timelines, budgets, and milestones.
Coordinate feasibility studies and due diligence to inform expansion decisions.
Develop and maintain standardized tools and dashboards for planning, tracking, and reporting.
Monitor key performance metrics (cost, time, quality, outcomes) and address performance gaps early.
Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to strengthen delivery.
Capture and apply lessons learned to improve future project planning and execution.


Continuous Improvement


Provide project management support to cross-functional initiatives that drive growth or operational excellence.
Promote consistent project management practices through coaching, tools, and capacity building.
Identify issues early, address risks, and encourage learning across teams.
Champion a culture of improvement by using data and reflection to enhance delivery efficiency and impact.


Culture


Model Penda's values by leading with rigor, empathy, and a bias for collaboration and results.
Foster a calm, solutions-oriented environment even under pressure or ambiguity.
Encourage ownership, accountability, and seamless collaboration among project contributors.
Reinforce The Penda Way through clear communication, inclusion, and celebration of team success.


Success Looks Like


Projects are delivered predictably, within budget, and with strong cross-functional alignment.
Teams operate with clarity and confidence, supported by structured plans and transparent tracking.
Launch and post-implementation reviews yield continuous improvements for future projects.
The organization demonstrates greater execution discipline, scalability, and agility.
The Senior Manager is recognized as a trusted, steady hand who ensures strategy turns into tangible, well-executed outcomes.


You'll Be a Great Fit If You Have

Education & Qualifications


PMP or equivalent formal project management certification (such as PRINCE2).
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field.


Experience


Minimum 7 years' progressive experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Proven experience managing large-scale expansion or transformation projects across multiple functions or locations.
Strong record of delivering results through structured planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.