Project Management Officer

Description

Egypt Education Platform is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Management Officer (PMO) to support our growing portfolio of educational projects. The PMO will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by providing governance, oversight, and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of educational projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Work closely with project managers to develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established KPIs, providing timely reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and roadblocks while proactively recommending solutions.
• Facilitate project meetings and communication between teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Collect and maintain project documentation, ensuring accurate records of project deliverables, decisions, and lessons learned.
• Support training and development initiatives for staff involved in project management.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in university projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a strong aptitude for teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Safeguarding statement: The safety and welfare of our students are paramount. All appointments will be subject to thorough background checks and reference verification.