Project Lead_Edtech_Aga Khan Schools

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Date: November 11, 2024

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Basic Information

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager / Project Lead

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Department: Edtech

Location: Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad

Direct Financial Accountability: -

Geographical Scope: PAN India

Organizational Relationships

Position reporting to: PMO

No. of Direct Reports: -

No. of Indirect Reports: -

Key Responsibilities

The Project Lead/Assistant Project Manager for EdTech will play a critical role in the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of EdTech strategies across Aga Khan Schools globally. This role will require strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence to ensure the timely delivery of projects aligned with educational best practices and emerging industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with the overarching goals of the Global EdTech Strategies initiative.
• Continuously monitor project progress, addressing issues proactively and ensuring milestones are met.
• Team Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including program coordinators, trainers, academic heads or teams, and technical experts, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including school leadership, EdTech vendors, internal committees, to secure buy-in, resources and resolve any challenges.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project-related communication and updates.
• Operational Oversight
• Oversee the deployment and implementation of EdTech strategies, ensuring their alignment with educational goals.
• Conduct evaluations, gather feedback, and iterate solutions to improve effectiveness.
• Coordinate hiring, training, and deployment of various staff for the execution of strategy.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and resource utilization.
• Regularly evaluate project outcomes against predefined KPIs and prepare comprehensive reports for the Steering Committee and Board.
• Incorporate feedback from evaluations to improve processes and outcomes in ongoing and future projects.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable

Experience

• Required:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the EdTech domain.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing educational projects involving technology integration.

Skills

• Expertise in creating and managing project plans, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project, Trello, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of EdTech tools, platforms, and emerging trends.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to achieve project goals.
• Strong analytical skills to identify, address, and resolve project challenges effectively.
• Flexibility to navigate changing project requirements and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global teams and cultural contexts.

Working Conditions

• Time: Standard full-time hours with flexibility for global time zones.
• Travel: Occasional travel to project sites and school locations as required.

Expected Outcome

• Comprehensive project plans and risk management frameworks.
• Periodic progress reports and presentations for the Steering Committee.
• Successful execution of projects with measurable outcomes.
• Evaluation reports with recommendations for scaling and sustainability.

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