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Project Manager (Upstream) – Nairobi, Kenya

Wts Energy

full time Nairobi Posted 1 day ago

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

  • Must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

  • Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects or operations is highly desirable.

  • Strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder management, and business development activities.

  • Agile Project Management certification, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.

  • Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments.

  • High level of professionalism, adaptability, and execution focus.

  • Lead and coordinate upstream project activities from planning through execution and delivery.

  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to support efficient project execution.

  • Coordinate technical, commercial, procurement, logistics, HSE, and operational workstreams.

  • Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Support preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.

  • Identify and track upstream business opportunities within Kenya and the wider East African region.

  • Coordinate project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and progress review sessions.

  • Support partnership development with operators, contractors, and technical service providers.

  • Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

  • Prepare project reports, dashboards, management updates, and executive presentations.

  • Support budgeting, commercial evaluations, and operational planning activities.

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.

  • Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and efficient project delivery practices.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of business operations.