Are you passionate about using technology to transform education? We’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the development of a custom educational learning platform and an integrated school management system for our fast-growing language school.
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking language education provider, committed to delivering high-quality English instruction through modern, student-centred approaches. As part of our digital transformation strategy, we are building a comprehensive digital platform to enhance learning outcomes and streamline school operations.
As the IT project manager, you will oversee the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of two mission-critical systems:
- A cloud-based learning platform for students and teachers
- A comprehensive school management system covering admission, scheduling, billing, attendance, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Strategy
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for both the learning platform and the School Management System
- Conduct needs analysis sessions with educators, administrators, and students to gather system requirements
- Define project scope, success metrics, and key milestones in alignment with the school's digital transformation goals
Stakeholders & Team Management
- Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders (teachers, admin, IT support) and external vendors or development partners
- Lead a cross-functional project team including software developers, UI/UX designers, QA testers, and content creators
- Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Technical Oversight
- Oversee architecture design, system integration, and infrastructure planning
- Ensure the development of scalable, secure, and user-friendly platforms
- Approve wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes in collaboration with UX/UI designers
- Coordinate data migration, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Vendor & Budget Management
- Source, evaluate, and manage external software vendors or SaaS providers if development is outsourced
- Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource usage without compromising quality
- Monitor procurement of licenses, APIs, and third-party tools
Implementation & Rollout
- Develop training materials and oversee staff onboarding for both systems
- Ensure smooth deployment with minimal disruption to academic operations
- Establish a roadmap for future updates and platform scalability
Post-Implementation Support
- Set up support ptprpcpls and manage the help desk for technical issues
- Collect user feedback and oversee continuous improvement cycles
- Monitor system performance, uptime, and security protocols
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field OR
- At least 5 years of proven experience in ICT project management including EdTech, Saas, or enterprise application projects
- Strong understanding of LMS, CMS, and school management systems
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience in data security and compliance (e.g., GDPR, student data privacy etc.)