Education Project Manager (International)

DRS is looking for an international expert with experience in Project Management for an education reform project to work for an international NGO that contributes to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Job Title: Project Manager

Contract: 5-year contract

Location: Indonesia

The ideal candidate will manage the successful delivery of an education reform project, managing resources and ensuring that deliverables are completed to quality, cost, and time standards as specified in the contract, aiming to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

The role holder will shape how the project is run and delivered and, through this, will have a major impact on the satisfaction of the customer, impacting the NGO’s reputation in the market and influencing future commercial opportunities.

• Managing performance and delivery of multiple suppliers across multiple projects, maintaining good relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal/external resources during development and delivery;
• Assessing risk and mitigating factors on a project-to-project basis, re-planning projects when external factors disrupt the approved plan.

Reports to the Programme Manager;

No line management responsibilities, though the role holder will manage resources to deliver the project;

Domestic or international travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to degree level or related experience;
• PRINCE2 practitioner (or equivalent relevant qualification or experience)

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in project management in education; expertise in assessment sectors highly desirable;
• Proven track record of managing complex, large, and/or international projects for demanding clients;
• Experience in communicating effectively and persuasively with a range of stakeholders from all levels within an organization;

Skills:

• Good knowledge and experience in working with formal Project Management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and Agile;
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills;
• Well-developed project management and organization skills; budget management experience;
• Proactive strategic thinker, able to challenge constructively;
• Able to identify and manage risk proactively;
• Ability to find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems;
• Ability to articulate a good understanding of the international education reform marketplace;
• Knowledge or experience in working with digital workflows, web technologies, and digital platforms;
• Knowledge and understanding of digital learning and online education;
• Advanced level of written and spoken English.