Business Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and relat...

 

Business Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience7 - 10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

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

Qualifications

Qualification / 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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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Equity Bank Kenya on equitybank.taleo.net to apply

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