Senior Education Program Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

Remote work

Social impact

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Education Program Manager to lead large-scale educational initiatives from a remote capacity, serving communities including Mahikeng. You will oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensure program objectives are met, and manage budgets.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least 10 years in education program management, with senior leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program management within the education sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-faceted education programs with significant budgets.
• Strong understanding of education systems, challenges, and best practices, particularly in developing contexts.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills, vital for effective remote program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute strategic education programs aligned with organizational goals and community needs.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.
• Lead and mentor program staff and project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, educational institutions, and partner organizations.
• Monitor program progress, collect data, and prepare comprehensive reports on program impact, challenges, and recommendations for continuous improvement for initiatives impacting areas like Mahikeng.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Remote program leadership

Education systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree (Education / Public Policy / International Development)

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic and results-oriented Senior Education Program Manager to lead impactful educational initiatives from a remote capacity, serving communities including Mahikeng . This role involves overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of large-scale education programs designed to enhance learning outcomes and access to quality education. You will manage budgets, lead project teams, engage with stakeholders, and ensure program objectives are met efficiently and effectively. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about educational development and social impact in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute strategic education programs aligned with organizational goals and community needs.


• Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.


• Lead and mentor program staff and project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, educational institutions, and partner organizations.


• Monitor program progress, collect data, and prepare comprehensive reports on program impact, challenges, and recommendations for continuous improvement for initiatives impacting areas like Mahikeng.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program management within the education sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.


• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-faceted education programs with significant budgets.


• Strong understanding of education systems, challenges, and best practices, particularly in developing contexts.


• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills, vital for effective remote program leadership.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.


• Flexible, remote work arrangement enabling work from anywhere.


• The opportunity to drive significant positive change in education across various regions, including those around Mahikeng.