Project Manager - EdTech Strategy Implementation

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager for a one-year project to oversee the successful execution of our EdTech strategy. The Project Manager will be instrumental in ensuring the EdTech programme is delivered efficiently and effectively, meeting all defined goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the coordination and collaboration among project teams to implement the EdTech strategy.
Manage the project budget, ensuring financial control and resource allocation is optimized.
Develop and maintain project timelines, tracking milestones and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
Identify, manage, and mitigate potential risks to the project’s success.
Report on project progress to stakeholders and senior management.
Ensure that the EdTech programme meets the highest quality standards and aligns with the organization's strategic goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

Proven experience in project management, particularly in the EdTech or technology sector.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience in budget management and financial oversight.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
A degree in Education, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on practical solutions.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of performance.
Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project goals.
Proactive and detail-oriented approach to project delivery.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on an innovative and impactful EdTech programme.
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
One-year project with the potential for future opportunities based on performance.

If you have the skills and experience to drive the successful implementation of our EdTech strategy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Skills

Team Motivation Skills Leadership Skills Hands-on Problem Solving Detail Oriented

Job Details

Industry:

Education/Training

Functional Area:

Project Management

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Central Office Khi and / or Islamabad

Job Location:

Islamabad, Karachi, Gilgit, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

A degree in Education, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

2 Years (Proven experience in project management, particularly in the EdTech or technology sector.)

Apply Before:

Dec 12, 2024

Posting Date:

Nov 27, 2024

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Education/Training · 301-600 employees - Gilgit, Islamabad, Karachi

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKES,P) is a network of educational institutions that combines the operation of 159 schools and 5 hostels with the management of programmes to enhance the quality of teachers, academic resources and learning environments in Pakistan through community partnerships and long-term interventions. It is one of the largest third-sector networks of educational institutions in Pakistan and part of an international network of over 200 schools spread in 8 countries of the world under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Reaching out to the remotest areas of the country, AKES,P has been providing quality education in the region for the past 110 years. It is a direct provider of education for nearly 36,000 students from pre-primary to higher secondary levels and facilitates access to higher education through the provision of scholarships, hostels and other educational support services.With more than 2,000 employees, of whom over 1,500 areteachers, AKES,P is also supported by over 2,000 volunteers. In Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, the first AKES,P schools were setup in the 1940s; since then they have contributed significantly toincreasing the literacy rates and social development in theremote, mountainous, harsh and ecologically fragile regions ofNorthern Pakistan. AKES,P currently operates 151 schools inGilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, providing education to over 27,000students, of which 54% are girls. Through these efforts, AKES,Pis continuing to play a critical role in women’s development inthe region. In the Southern Region, AKES,P operates four schools in Karachi,three in Hyderabad and rural Sindh and one in Hafizabad,Punjab, with over 8,900 students. All AKES,P schools follow theNational Curriculum but place special emphasis on the teachingof English, Mathematics, Science and the increasing use ofInformation and Communication Technologies (ICT).