Project Manager
Job Summary
- Job Location: Accra, Accra, , GH
- Job Function: Product & Project Management
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Minimum Experience: 5 years
- Minimum Qualification: First Degree
- Age Range:
- Preferred Gender: Any
- Salary:
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Transformation Execution
Lead the implementation of the Stanford Seed transformation plan across all business units
Break down strategic initiatives into actionable projects with clear milestones and deliverables
Ensure alignment between transformation goals and daily operations
2. Project Planning & Delivery
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Track progress against KPIs and transformation targets
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with pharmacy operations, finance, procurement, IT, and retail teams
Facilitate communication between leadership and execution teams
Manage external consultants, vendors, and partners involved in the transformation
4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Establish dashboards and reporting systems for tracking transformation progress
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on milestones, risks, and outcomes
Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
5. Change Management
Drive adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working
Support leadership in communicating transformation goals to staff
Identify and address resistance to change across the organization
6. Risk & Issue Management
Identify potential risks and bottlenecks in project execution
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Ensure proactive resolution of issues impacting delivery
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Operations Management, or related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in healthcare, retail, or FMCG
Strong understanding of business transformation or operational improvement initiatives
Experience working with structured programs or consulting frameworks is an advantage
Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile is highly desirable
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
High level of organization and attention to detail
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Success Metrics (KPIs)
On-time delivery of transformation initiatives
Achievement of revenue growth and cost optimization targets
Improved operational efficiency across branches
Successful implementation of new systems/processes
Staff adoption and engagement with transformation initiatives