Project Manager - Education Sector

About the role

People Brand is recruiting a Project Manager for the education sector. The role oversees, coordinates and manages school infrastructure projects, improves teacher performance and drives overall school performance so that the school's strategic goals are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of school infrastructure development, renovation and maintenance projects.
• Develop annual operational and project work plans aligned to the school's strategic plan, and set up project monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Identify funding opportunities and support proposal development where needed.
• Coordinate teacher performance management, appraisal and professional development, and support the establishment of performance management systems and accountability mechanisms.
• Hold performance review meetings with school management and teaching staff to monitor student outcomes and school performance.
• Develop and track project plans, budgets, timelines and performance targets.
• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, parents, government agencies and development partners, and build partnerships that support school development.
• Ensure compliance with education regulations, organisational policies, quality standards, safety standards and school policies.
• Identify operational, financial, infrastructure and academic risks and prepare mitigation and contingency plans.
• Oversee audits, inspections and regulatory reviews, and manage contractors and service providers.
• Prepare presentations, reports and updates for management and governing bodies, and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Education Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, education administration or institutional development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is an added advantage.

Candidates apply by sending an application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic and professional qualifications to the employer by 30 October 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.