Project Manager (Upstream) job at WTS Energy
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Project Manager (Upstream)
2026-05-20T16:00:55+00:00
WTS Energy
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Management, Energy & Mining, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-06-01T17:00:00+00:00
8

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate upstream project activities from planning through execution and delivery.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to support efficient project execution.
  • Coordinate technical, commercial, procurement, logistics, HSE, and operational workstreams.
  • Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.
  • Identify and track upstream business opportunities within Kenya and the wider East African region.
  • Coordinate project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and progress review sessions.
  • Support partnership development with operators, contractors, and technical service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare project reports, dashboards, management updates, and executive presentations.
  • Support budgeting, commercial evaluations, and operational planning activities.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and efficient project delivery practices.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of business operations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects or operations is highly desirable.
  • Strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder management, and business development activities.
  • Agile Project Management certification, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments.
  • High level of professionalism, adaptability, and execution focus.

 

  • Lead and coordinate upstream project activities from planning through execution and delivery.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to support efficient project execution.
  • Coordinate technical, commercial, procurement, logistics, HSE, and operational workstreams.
  • Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.
  • Identify and track upstream business opportunities within Kenya and the wider East African region.
  • Coordinate project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and progress review sessions.
  • Support partnership development with operators, contractors, and technical service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare project reports, dashboards, management updates, and executive presentations.
  • Support budgeting, commercial evaluations, and operational planning activities.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and efficient project delivery practices.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of business operations.
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder management
  • Business development
  • Project planning
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Risk management
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Communication skills
  • Coordination skills
  • Stakeholder engagement skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy, Business, or a related field.
  • Master's degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects or operations is highly desirable.
  • Strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder management, and business development activities.
  • Agile Project Management certification, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments.
  • High level of professionalism, adaptability, and execution focus.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Project Manager (Upstream)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Energy & Mining, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
WTS Energy

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 1 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate upstream project activities from planning through execution and delivery.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to support efficient project execution.
  • Coordinate technical, commercial, procurement, logistics, HSE, and operational workstreams.
  • Monitor project timelines, risks, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders, technical proposals, and commercial submissions.
  • Identify and track upstream business opportunities within Kenya and the wider East African region.
  • Coordinate project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and progress review sessions.
  • Support partnership development with operators, contractors, and technical service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare project reports, dashboards, management updates, and executive presentations.
  • Support budgeting, commercial evaluations, and operational planning activities.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and efficient project delivery practices.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of business operations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Energy, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Must have a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects or operations is highly desirable.
  • Strong experience in project coordination, stakeholder management, and business development activities.
  • Agile Project Management certification, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments.
  • High level of professionalism, adaptability, and execution focus.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, June 1 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 20-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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