Temporary Business Project Manager

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Position: TEMPORARY BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Blantyre

Workforce Recruitment Services seeks to recruit for the following position on behalf of a Client.

1. POSITION OVERVIEW

• A leading Digital financial services provider in Malawi is undertaking a strategic market assessment to evaluate opportunities for expanding its digital financial services portfolio.
• To support this initiative, the organization intends to engage an external consulting firm to conduct comprehensive market analysis and strategic feasibility study.
• The organization therefore seeks to recruit a Temporary Business Project Manager who will act as the internal project lead, responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of the consultancy engagement.
• The Business Project Manager will ensure that the consultancy assignment is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives, while facilitating effective collaboration between the consultant, internal stakeholders, and relevant external institutions.

  2. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The primary purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate the implementation of a strategic market analysis project related to the expansion of digital financial services.
• The role will ensure that the appointed consultant delivers high-quality analytical outputs and strategic recommendations that will support senior management in making informed investment and strategic decisions.

  3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Project Governance and Coordination

• Act as the primary internal project lead for the strategic market assessment initiative.
• Coordinate all project activities between internal management teams and the appointed consulting firm.
• Establish and maintain a structured project governance framework, including reporting mechanisms and decision-making processes.
• Ensure alignment between consultancy outputs and the organization’s broader strategic objectives.

3.2 Consultant Management

• Serve as the main liaison between the organization and the appointed consultant.
• Facilitate access to internal resources, data, and key stakeholders required by the consultant.
• Monitor consultant performance against agreed scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to the agreed methodology and project milestones. 3.3 Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, including:
• Senior management teams
• Digital financial services leadership
• Industry stakeholders
• Regulatory and policy institutions where required
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and consultation sessions required for the market analysis.

  3.4 Project Planning and Monitoring

• Develop and maintain a detailed project implementation plan for the consultancy engagement.
• Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management.

  3.5 Quality Assurance of Deliverables

• Review and assess consultant deliverables to ensure they meet the organization’s expectations and business requirements.
• Ensure outputs are analytically sound, practical, and actionable.
• Coordinate internal review sessions and consolidate stakeholder feedback.

  3.6 Executive Reporting Support

• Support senior management in preparing presentation materials and briefing documents for executive decision-making forums.
• Ensure that consultancy outputs are translated into clear strategic insights and recommendations.

  4. Expected Deliverables from the Business Project Manager

• The Business Project Manager will support the delivery of the following outputs:
• Project governance and implementation framework
• Stakeholder engagement coordination
• Periodic project status reports
• Coordination and tracking of consultant deliverables
• Consolidation of internal stakeholder feedback
• Support in preparation of executive-level briefing materials

5. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A master’s degree (MBA, Finance, Strategy, or related discipline) will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in project management, strategy consulting, financial services, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing complex strategic or consulting engagements.
• Experience in ICT, financial services, fintech, or digital platforms will be considered an added advantage.
• Experience delivering similar assignments will also be advantageous. Applicants who have undertaken comparable projects should include a portfolio of evidence and traceable references as part of their application.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
•  Agile Project Management Certification

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters to applications@workforcemw.net by 13th March 2026. Please include ” TEMPORARY BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER ” in the subject line.