Projects Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Projects Manager

Date Posted: 07/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: British American Tobacco

Industry: Project Management

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 21/07/2026

Looking for a project management job in Kenya? British American Tobacco is hiring a projects manager to oversee project planning, execution and delivery of business improvement initiatives.

The role is based in Nairobi and Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design applications is required.

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

To effectively manage CAPEX projects in BAT Likoni Road, ensuring on time in full delivery of projects and 100% CAPEX utilization annually.
Effectively manage company’s strategic & non-strategic assets which include capitalization of new assets and disposal of assets as per BAT’s asset management policy
Ensure effective provision and administration of facilities (Catering, Staff uniforms, Car parking, Office/Compound cleaning and office services (including, but not limited to, maintenance, leasing, office equipment) and related contracts management are provided at most effective way
Effectively manage engineering suppliers and ensure contracts are in place as per the set-out Contract Management policy
To support Engineering Opex Projects planning and execution

Key Responsibilities

Business

Business& Corporate Law

Effectively manages the department’s expenditure and assets within the agreed budget.
Project Management: To ensure that all approved Engineering Capital expenditures are implemented in accordance with Prince 2 principles and are completed on time, in full and within budgets. Also to provide a project management role for engineering projects and assist user groups to develop capital and revenue budgets for inclusion within company plans.
Manage all 3RD party contractors who provide facilities services on site e.g. catering, cleaning, staff uniforms, maintenance & repairs, and mailing services.
Ensure full implementation of IM Methodology in project management.

Leadership

To engender a culture of Openness, supported by Change management principles – so the organization is prepared for change and innovation
To sponsor/chair projects, work streams and local committees, at local and cluster level.
Regularly holds meetings with suppliers/contractors to discuss performance on facilities, projects, EHS and payments.
To champion the one business unit, ways of working and to provide leadership and support to the team
Supplier review – Ensure performance tracking is done on all suppliers on site and within the guidelines.

Management

Ensure all relevant licenses, rates, and rents to run the site are in place and paid on time in conjunction with the legal & finance department.
Develop safe, healthy and good working conditions and maintain high standards of housekeeping within BAT sites
Facilitate fixed assets verification and disposal to maximize utilization of equipment.
To set up targets in accordance with Co plan and factory top team, and ensure all agreed targets are achieved: (Project Cost/Quality/Schedule/EH&S/Savings/etc)
Ensure use of IM Pillar tools during execution of factory projects, while also ensuring phase readiness
Develop, submit and control relevant budgets (Opex and Capex)
Ensure full compliance to regulatory and statutory requirements
To ensure compliance to BAT Guidelines as well as conformance with local legislation regarding buildings and fire safety – for the factory site, as well as the department.
Supplier management to assure service quality and conformance to BAT standards and guidelines
Ensure proper supervision of projects and contractors through enforcement of proper work method statements, risk assessments, permit to work and competent supervision to ensure zero lost work cases.

Relationship

To work with internal departments (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, EHS, Leaf, and Commercial) and contractors, in order to ensure effective project planning and execution.
Be involved in tactical decisions and implementation of the manufacturing strategy by results measurements, follow up and appropriate delegation for all processes

Innovation

To develop an environment which seeks continuous improvement, from ideas which come from not only within the department but the rest of the factory and other BAT locations
To develop and implement: best practices, common platforms, technology strategy in line with SM&T, sharing experience/knowledge with other functions and factories within Operations.

Key Success Factors

Zero accidents and environmental incidents
Zero site safety incidents
Keeping projects to the planned schedules, budgets and high-quality standards.
100% CAPEX utilization
Compliance with all legislation (EHS, buildings, fire etc), including all licenses and permits
In conjunction with in directs Procurement, negotiate appropriate SLAs to deliver optimal value to the factory.
Agree and deliver appropriate service levels with factory stakeholders.

Qualifications

Primary& Secondary Schooling (K-12)

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechantronics or Chemical/Process Engineering)
IWS knowledge in Initiative Management pillar, Automatous Maintenance Pillar
Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design applications
Experience in maintenance
Proven experience of industrial management acquired in industry
Project management skills
People management skills
Proven leadership experience
Good communication and managing skills
Ability to take clear decisions in different and difficult situations and a high degree of innovation.
Experience in contract management and good negotiation skills
Knowledge of BAT procurement and contract management processes