Transportation Project Lead

About the Role

The Transportation Project Lead will drive and oversee the successful delivery of M-Pesa’s strategic payment collection projects in the transportation sector. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and scope requirements, while building strong stakeholder relationships across public and private partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, objectives, governance structures, controls, and acceptance criteria aligned with business goals.

  • Facilitate project workshops, trainings, and prepare Project Initiation Documents.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans with milestones, deliverables, resources, and ownership.

  • Gather and document business requirements with stakeholders and drive robust business case approvals.

  • Secure and manage resources, budgets, and sponsorship for project execution.

  • Monitor financial performance against budget throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Act as the main liaison between M-Pesa and clients, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.

  • Provide regular client updates and ensure issues are resolved through effective escalation and follow-up.

  • Lead cross-functional teams, aligning them with project objectives.

  • Manage stakeholder expectations regarding scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and benefits.

  • Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.

  • Enforce quality standards, contractual obligations, and performance expectations.

  • Take corrective actions, including formal warnings or contract terminations in cases of underperformance.

  • Conduct daily station/site inspections and structured quarterly continuity workshops for lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large-scale public service or revenue collection projects.

  • Proven experience in the transportation sector (air, water, rail, buses, or similar).

  • Solid background in stakeholder engagement, contract management, and team leadership.

  • Understanding of automated fare collection systems, smart card technologies, and financial reconciliation.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

  • Ability to engage with senior management and secure resources.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Persuasive and motivating leadership style.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal communication.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Tech-savvy with ability to adapt to digital payment and transport systems.

  • Ability to prioritize and deliver in high-pressure environments.

Key Competencies

  • Leadership and team coordination

  • Financial acumen and accountability

  • Technological proficiency in payment systems

  • Risk and compliance management

  • Strategic planning and execution

  • Stakeholder relationship management

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their applications by 14 September 2025 to:

Human Resource Manager
Tanzania Empowerment Forum Limited (TEF Consult)
P.O. Box 33542, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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