# Lead Program Manager, Distribution Job Airtel

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Company: Airtel

Category: Banking & Financial Services

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-02

Expires: 2026-10-17

## 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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