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Denis Kaka

@deniskaka

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Strategic Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in leadership.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers leadership opportunities, challenges in project management, and a collaborative company culture.

With over 15 years of experience as a Project and Program Manager, I have successfully led complex projects across various sectors, focusing on operational excellence, cost containment, and risk assessment. My strategic approach has resulted in significant improvements in customer satisfaction and retention, as well as increased efficiency in project execution. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging my expertise to navigate challenges and drive innovation.

Throughout my career, I have managed portfolios worth millions, achieving impressive returns on investment and streamlining processes to enhance productivity. My leadership style emphasizes collaboration and communication, ensuring that cross-functional teams work effectively towards common goals. I am passionate about continuous learning and applying new skills creatively to solve problems and improve outcomes.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Project Manager

Current

Equity Group

May 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Led a cross-functional team in delivering telco and convergence initiatives, achieving a 15% increase in customer satisfaction. Managed a $2 million portfolio, implementing a project management system that improved efficiency by 50%.

Project Management Team Leadership Customer Satisfaction Portfolio Management

Technical Program Manager

Britam

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Oversaw multi-region digital channel projects, leading to a 40% revenue increase from partnerships. Implemented RPA, enhancing back-office efficiency by 40%. Managed Agile teams to reduce support costs by 20%.

Agile Methodology Project Management Revenue Team Management

Technical Program Manager

Britam

Sep 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Led a cross-functional team to standardize processes, achieving a 20% reduction in errors. Automated workflows, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and improved data accuracy by 50%.

Process Automation Workflow Automation Data Team Leadership

Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager

Britam

Sep 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Developed a data-driven decision-making process, increasing company efficiency by 15%. Managed BI projects and created custom dashboards, enhancing customer satisfaction by 20%.

Data Analysis Business Intelligence Dashboards Decision Making Processes

Project Manager - ERP Rollouts

Britam

Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Managed the rollout of Oracle ERP across multiple countries, achieving a 25% increase in efficiency. Developed project plans that reduced errors by 20% and improved success rates.

ERP Implementation Project Management Team Coordination Cost Management

System Automation & PRM Manager

Airtel Africa

Apr 2007 - Nov 2011 (4 years 7 months)

Led process re-engineering and system automation initiatives, resulting in a 20% reduction in errors. Improved audit scores across 17 countries through effective governance.

Process Improvement Automation Audit Team Leadership

Oracle Apps Functional Consultant

Kenol Kobil

May 2002 - Mar 2007 (4 years 10 months)

Implemented Oracle ERP across multiple countries, achieving a 20% reduction in implementation time. Enhanced audit compliance and improved project success rates.

Oracle Implementation Audit Critical Thinking

IT Manager

Haco Industries & Capital FM 98.4 Group

Sep 1999 - Oct 2006 (7 years 1 month)

Guided technology strategy, achieving a 20% increase in alignment with business objectives. Led IT operations and training, enhancing team performance by 15%.

Strategy Team Leadership Technology Operations Management