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.)