Job Description 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.
n Role Purpose
n 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
n 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.
n Key Responsibilities
n 1. Strategic Project Management
n n Drive and monitor strategic and operational projects across departments/functions.
n Develop project plans, timelines, trackers, dashboards, and execution frameworks.
n Ensure timely execution and closure of initiatives through regular follow-ups.
n Identify risks, dependencies, execution gaps, and escalation points.
n Support implementation of institutional initiatives, process improvements, and transformation projects.
n n 2. Cross-Functional Coordination
n n Coordinate with academic and administrative departments, leadership teams, and external stakeholders as required.
n Ensure alignment of stakeholders with institutional priorities, timelines,



and deliverables.
n Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure closure of pending tasks.
n Enable smooth communication and collaboration across teams.
n n 3. Data, Reporting & Analytics
n n Develop MIS reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.
n Analyse project progress, operational metrics, and performance indicators.
n Present insights, observations, and recommendations to leadership.
n Maintain project documentation and reporting records.
n n 4. Leadership & Operational Support
n n Support leadership teams in preparing presentations, strategic documents, review notes, and institutional reports.
n Conduct benchmarking, market research, and analysis of best practices where required.
n Assist in governance reviews, strategic planning exercises, and institutional initiatives.
n Support planning and execution of key meetings, reviews, and cooperative initiatives.
n n 5. Process Improvement & Innovation
n n Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend scalable process improvements.
n Support digitisation, automation, and AI-enabled workflow initiatives.




n Contribute towards enhancing operational effectiveness and project governance practices.
n Promote structured project management methodologies and execution discipline.
n n Desired Candidate Profile
n Education
n n Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Education, Public Policy, Engineering, or related disciplines preferred.
n n Experience
n n 6+ years of experience in:
n Project Management
n Strategy & Operations
n Program Management
n Consulting
n Institutional Administration
n Cross-functional coordination roles
n Experience in higher education, consulting, EdTech, corporate strategy, operations, or program management environments will be preferred.
n n Skills & Competencies
n n Strong project management and execution capability
n Excellent communication and presentation skills
n Strong stakeholder management and coordination abilities
n Analytical and data-driven mindset
n Ability to work in rapid-paced and evolving environments
n High ownership and attention to detail
n Strong proficiency in:
n MS PowerPoint and Excel
n AI productivity tools
n Project management and tracking tools
n Reporting dashboards and data analysis
n Ability to handle confidential and strategic matters with discretion
n n Key Attributes
n n Solution-oriented and proactive
n Strong organisational and planning capability
n Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
n Collaborative and relationship-driven
n Qualified, adaptable, and execution-focused
n Strong follow-through and accountability
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