Project Manager - Make

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Program Planning & Structuring Define programme scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with internal stakeholders Translate educational goals into structured project plans, schedules, and workstreams Develop and maintain programme roadmaps across short-term activations and long-term initiatives Align resources (staff, instructors, spaces, equipment) with programme requirements Delivery & Execution Lead the day-to-day execution of assigned educational programmes Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and within approved budgets Coordinate across education, operations, marketing, finance, and external partners Oversee programme logistics including scheduling, onboarding, facilities readiness, and material procurement Maintain high standards of learner experience and programme quality throughout delivery Stakeholder & Partner Management Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, instructors, consultants, and external partners Manage day-to-day expectations, communication flows, and approvals across stakeholders Facilitate alignment between educational intent, operational feasibility, and partner requirements Proactively flag conflicts, changes, or misalignment for management decision Budgeting & Financial Oversight Develop and manage programme budgets in coordination with finance and leadership Track expenditures, forecast costs, and flag variances early Ensure contractual scopes, payment schedules, and deliverables are adhered to Risk & Quality Management Identify potential risks related to timelines, resources, quality, safety, or stakeholder dependencies Develop and implement mitigation strategies Ensure compliance with organisational policies and contractual obligations Monitor programme quality through feedback, evaluation tools, and internal reviews Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Track programme performance against defined KPIs and objectives Prepare status updates, reports, and post-programme evaluations Collect and analyse participant, instructor, and stakeholder feedback Translate insights into recommendations for programme improvement Process Improvement & Knowledge Management Contribute to the development and refinement of programme management frameworks, templates, and tools Document learnings, best practices, and operational insights Support continuous improvement of educational delivery systems and workflows Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Design, Architecture, or a related field Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is a plus 3–5 years of experience in project or programme management, preferably within education, cultural, creative, or public-facing environments Experience working within educational programs, workshops, residencies, or training initiatives is preferred Familiarity with design, making, or creative learning environments is an advantage Experience coordinating instructors, facilitators, or subject-matter experts is preferred Skills & Competencies Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and risks