Project Manager
New Century Education
Job description
Role Overview
Project Manager at New Century Education, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Company Overview
New Century Education is a school group established in 2021 and based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization operates a non-traditional and progressive school model with more than 5,000 students studying the US California state curriculum across 6 campuses in Al Ain and Baniyas, Abu Dhabi. The company is on an exciting growth journey to become a leading school operator in the UAE within the next 5 years. Students benefit from excellent facilities, enthusiastic teachers focused on individual progress, and innovative AI-driven education technologies that ensure rapid and sustained progress.
Role Purpose
Oversee the pre-operational planning and opening of new schools to support New Century Education's rapid growth strategy as an expanding school operator.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones.
- Direct and manage project development from commencement to completion.
Operations & Resource Management
- Manage multiple projects on a daily basis.
- Ensure proper allocation of resources to complete projects on time.
- Ensure documents are updated, completed, and stored appropriately.
Communication & Reporting
- Communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear manner.
- Develop and deliver progress reports.
- Chair weekly project review meetings with key stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar level role.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience working in a school environment.
- Experience working in a government or semi-government environment.
- Previously worked in a fast-paced, rapid growth company.
Additional Information
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- VISA sponsorship for self, spouse, and dependent children.
- Medical cover for self, spouse, and dependent children.
- Annual airfare allowance for self, spouse, and dependent children.