Role Purpose The Project Manager will support strategic, operational, and institutional initiatives across departments/functions within the university. The role involves driving cross-functional execution, managing projects and timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring operational excellence aligned with institutional objectives The position requires a highly organised and execution-orientated professional with strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills who can independently manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic academic environment.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Strategic Project

Management

Drive and monitor strategic and operational projects across departments/functions.

Develop project plans, timelines, trackers, dashboards, and execution frameworks.

Ensure timely execution and closure of initiatives through regular follow-ups.

Identify risks, dependencies, execution gaps, and escalation points.

Support implementation of institutional initiatives, process improvements, and transformation projects.

- Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with academic and administrative departments, leadership teams, and external stakeholders as required.

Ensure alignment of stakeholders with institutional priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure closure of pending tasks.

Enable smooth communication and collaboration across teams.

- Data, Reporting & Analytics

Develop MIS reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.

Analyse project progress, operational metrics, and performance indicators.

Present insights, observations, and recommendations to leadership.

Maintain project documentation and reporting records.

- Leadership & Operational Support

Support leadership teams in preparing presentations, strategic documents, review notes, and institutional reports.





Conduct benchmarking, market research, and analysis of best practices where required.

Assist in governance reviews, strategic planning exercises, and institutional initiatives.

Support planning and execution of key meetings, reviews, and collaborative initiatives. 5.

Process

Improvement & Innovation

Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend scalable process improvements.

Support digitisation, automation, and AI-enabled workflow initiatives.

Contribute towards enhancing operational effectiveness and project governance practices.

Promote structured project management methodologies and execution discipline.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Education, Public Policy, Engineering, or related disciplines preferred. Experience

6+ years of experience in:

Project Management

Strategy & Operations

Program Management

Consulting

Institutional Administration

Cross-functional coordination roles

Experience in higher education, consulting, EdTech, corporate strategy, operations, or program management environments will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Robust project management and execution capability

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong stakeholder management and coordination abilities

Analytical and data-driven mindset

Ability to work in fast-paced and evolving environments

High ownership and attention to detail

Strong proficiency in

MS PowerPoint and Excel

AI productivity tools

Project management and tracking tools

Reporting dashboards and data analysis

Ability to handle confidential and strategic matters with discretion Key Attributes

Solution-oriented and proactive

Solid organisational and planning capability

Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities

Collaborative and relationship-driven

Professional, adaptable, and execution-focused

Strong follow-through and accountability

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