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Banking & Financial Services

Lead Program Manager, Distribution Job Airtel

Airtel

Kenya Full-time On-site
Posted: 1 hour ago
Expires: Oct 17, 2026
Salary: Not listed

Job description

Project Management Jobs. Airtel Jobs. Lead Program Manager, Distribution executing strategic distribution transformation roadmaps, requiring a Business related degree with 5-7 years work experience in Telecommunications or FMCG, in a telecommunications environment, on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute strategic distribution transformation roadmaps aligned to business growth targets 
  • Lead large-scale cross-functional programs that improve channel productivity, customer acquisition, market penetration, and operational efficiency.
  • Drive the governance, planning, execution, monitoring, and benefits realization of critical distribution initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for business process improvement and optimization across the distribution ecosystem.
  • Oversee the effectiveness and performance of distribution channels including agents, activating outlets, partners, digital channels, and third-party distributors.
  • Support the design and implementation of new distribution models that enhance commercial performance.
  • Develop robust business cases, project plans, budgets, risk mitigation frameworks, success metrics, and implementation schedules.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to track program performance and business impact.
  • Engage management and stakeholders to align priorities, manage dependencies, and drive organizational commitment to strategic initiatives.
  • Present program progress, key risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior management 
  • Lead, coach, and develop program and project team members to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives. 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Business related degree, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, Agile, or other recognized project/program management certifications will be an added advantage. 
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ work experience, preferably within Telecommunications, FMCG, Retail or other distribution-intensive industries.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale cross-functional transformation programs and initiatives 
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management at senior leadership level and influencing across multiple functions.

Key Competencies

  • Strong commercial acumen 
  • Results-oriented with a strong program and project management skills
  • Advanced data analytics and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial and business case evaluation capability
  • Executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Good organization skills with the ability to multitask

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