Senior Project Manager – Private Sector & Investment Programs job at Renew Capital

ABOUT RENEW CAPITAL

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries. We back the bold founders using technology to pursue Africa’s greatest opportunities.

With more than a decade of investing on the continent, Renew Capital is among the most active investors building Africa’s thriving private sector.

Renew Capital is powered by a team of investment, finance, legal, advisory and market development professionals. Our bench includes seasoned investors, analysts, operators and ecosystem experts with deep experience scaling businesses across Africa.

ROLE SUMMARY

Location: Africa | Type: Full-time

Renew Capital is seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination and execution of high-profile private-sector and investment initiatives across Africa. This role is ideal for a top-tier consulting professional who thrives in problem-solving, cross-team coordination and high-performance execution.

The Senior Project Manager will ensure projects stay on track, bottlenecks are removed, and teams are aligned. This is not a research or policy role—it’s about delivering results through rigorous project management, operational efficiency and structured stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain structured project plans, ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and accountability.
• Track progress, identify risks, and proactively solve problems to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure all workstreams are documented, monitored, and reported with clarity and precision

Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency

• Implement best-in-class project management methodologies to streamline execution.
• Continuously improve internal processes, workflows, and reporting systems.
• Build and manage trackers, dashboards, and performance tools to enhance visibility and accountability.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Act as the central coordination point between internal teams, investors, funders, and external partners.
• Facilitate meetings, resolve misalignment, and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Develop and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic updates.

Problem-Solving & Decision Support

• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to overcome execution challenges.
• Conduct scenario planning and data analysis to support senior leadership decisions.
• Identify and address gaps in execution, team alignment, and operational processes.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
• Implement project tracking tools and reporting frameworks to ensure visibility into progress.
• Provide concise, data-driven updates to leadership and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience, including work with a top-tier consulting firm or in high-performance project management roles.
• Strong project management expertise, with a track record of executing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to identify and solve bottlenecks, keeping teams and projects aligned.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, capable of producing high-impact reports, presentations and financial models.
• A high degree of adaptability, emotional intelligence and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging senior executives and funders.
• Experience with project tracking tools, OKRs/KPIs and performance management systems.
• Familiarity with the private sector, startups or donor-funded programs.
• Open to both expatriate candidates and African nationals with strong professional networks and international experience.

• Develop and maintain structured project plans, ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and accountability.
• Track progress, identify risks, and proactively solve problems to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure all workstreams are documented, monitored, and reported with clarity and precision
• Implement best-in-class project management methodologies to streamline execution.
• Continuously improve internal processes, workflows, and reporting systems.
• Build and manage trackers, dashboards, and performance tools to enhance visibility and accountability.
• Act as the central coordination point between internal teams, investors, funders, and external partners.
• Facilitate meetings, resolve misalignment, and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Develop and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic updates.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to overcome execution challenges.
• Conduct scenario planning and data analysis to support senior leadership decisions.
• Identify and address gaps in execution, team alignment, and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
• Implement project tracking tools and reporting frameworks to ensure visibility into progress.
• Provide concise, data-driven updates to leadership and external stakeholders.

• Strong project management expertise
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to identify and solve bottlenecks
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
• High degree of adaptability, emotional intelligence and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with project tracking tools, OKRs/KPIs and performance management systems

• 5+ years of experience, including work with a top-tier consulting firm or in high-performance project management roles.
• Familiarity with the private sector, startups or donor-funded programs.
• Open to both expatriate candidates and African nationals with strong professional networks and international experience.