Project Manager - New Preschool Set-up

SKY Preschool; Tangerang Selatan; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 480,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Preschool is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the end-to-end set-up of our new campus in BSD Tangerang, Indonesia. From site readiness and licensing through team-building, pre-launch marketing, and opening day, you will own this build-from-zero project and drive it to a successful launch.

After opening, you will transition into the School Manager role, overseeing day-to-day operations, growth, and community life, while partnering with the Principal to lead academics and admissions,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, ideally including facility fit-out, vendor/contractor management, or licensing/regulatory processes.
• Proven track record in sales & marketing, preferably in a startup context.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - experience launching, building, or scaling something from zero.

Responsibilities

• Support finalization of campus location, lease terms, and facility readiness.
• Manage licensing and regulatory approvals required to legally open and operate a preschool in Indonesia.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and vendors on renovation, fit-out, and procurement of furniture/equipment/learning materials.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard the founding non-academic team ahead of opening.
• Partner with the Principal to recruit the founding teaching team.
• Design and run the pre-launch marketing plan: brand presence, open days, community outreach.
• Build an enrollment pipeline/waitlist ahead of opening, with a target enrollment number for launch.
• Own the master project plan and timeline to opening day; report progress and risks to the Board/General Director.
• Manage the set-up budget, vendor contracts, and spend against plan.
• Lead, motivate, and support the school's non-academic team day to day.

Skills

Project management

Sales & marketing

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Business Management/Education Management, or equivalent

Job description

Sky Preschool is looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial Project Manager to lead the end-to-end set-up of our new campus in BSD Tangerang, Indonesia - from site readiness and licensing through team-building, pre-launch marketing, and opening day. This is a build-from-zero role for someone who thrives on ambiguity, moves fast, and takes ownership of getting a new business off the ground. Once the school opens, you will transition into the School Manager role, leading day-to-day operations, growth, and community life of the campus - working closely with the Principal or Senior Teacher, who leads the academic program, while you own sales (admissions), marketing, operations, and the overall parent and staff experience.

Key responsibilities

Support finalization of campus location, lease terms, and facility readiness

Manage licensing and regulatory approvals required to legally open and operate a preschool in Indonesia

Coordinate with contractors, designers, and vendors on renovation, fit-out, and procurement of furniture/equipment/learning materials

Recruit, hire, and onboard the founding non-academic team ahead of opening

Partner with the Principal to recruit the founding teaching team

Design and run the pre-launch marketing plan: brand presence, open days, community outreach

Build an enrollment pipeline/waitlist ahead of opening, with a target enrollment number for launch

Own the master project plan and timeline to opening day; report progress and risks to the Board/General Director

Manage the set-up budget, vendor contracts, and spend against plan

Lead, motive, and support the school's non-academic team day to day

About you

Degree in Business Management, Education Management, or equivalent

Proven experience in project management, ideally including facility fit-out, vendor/contractor management, or licensing/regulatory processes

Proven track record in sales & marketing, preferably in a start-up context

Entrepreneurial mindset - experience launching, building, or scaling something from zero

Strong, confident leadership - able to build and motivate a team from scratch

Excellent interpersonal skills, ease building relationships with parents, staff, contractors, and regulators

Solid administrative and computer literacy skills

Willingness to stay on post-launch and grow into the School Manager role long-term

Available 40 hours/week during set-up, with flexibility for site visits, vendor meetings, and (post-launch) tours/events including occasional Saturdays and evenings