P.S. Please note that this position is specifically not a Technical Project Manager (IT) or a Construction Project Manager (Civil) role. Candidates seeking opportunities in IT/Technical Project Management or Civil/Construction Project Management are requested not to apply.
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 solid 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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