Senior Project Coordinator at iSchool – Cairo | Jobyssey

Description

About iSchool
iSchool is a leading EdTech organization focused on empowering the next generation of tech talent in Egypt and the region. We design and deliver innovative digital education programs that equip students with future-ready skills in programming, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, embedded systems, and digital arts.
Through large-scale national initiatives and strategic partnerships, iSchool plays a key role in transforming education by making high-quality tech learning accessible, practical, and impact-driven.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and industry by preparing students to become future technology leaders in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Role overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Project Coordinator to oversee the execution of complex, multi-workstream programs and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring project governance, monitoring execution performance, managing stakeholder communications, and supporting leadership with accurate reporting and operational insights.
The ideal candidate will serve as a key coordination lead across departments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with organizational objectives. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project governance capabilities.

Key responsibilities

Project planning & governance

Own and manage master project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
Establish project governance processes, tracking mechanisms, and reporting frameworks.
Ensure project objectives, deliverables, and timelines remain aligned with strategic goals.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues when necessary.
Monitor overall project health and drive corrective actions to maintain execution excellence.

Cross-functional leadership & coordination

Act as the primary coordination point between Operations, HR, Education, Technology, Customer Success, Finance, Marketing, and Events teams.
Lead regular project review meetings and drive accountability across stakeholders.
Facilitate collaboration and resolve interdepartmental dependencies to ensure seamless execution.
Support department leaders in prioritization, planning, and resource allocation activities.

Stakeholder management

Manage communications with internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Support engagement with government entities, strategic partners, and key program stakeholders.
Ensure commitments and action items are tracked and delivered within agreed timelines.
Prepare executive-level communications, presentations, and project updates.

Execution monitoring & reporting

Develop and maintain project dashboards, status reports, KPI trackers, and performance summaries.
Provide leadership with regular updates on project progress, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
Analyze project data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained according to organizational standards.

Process improvement & operational excellence

Identify opportunities to improve project coordination processes, reporting structures, and operational workflows.
Drive implementation of best practices in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
Support the development of scalable frameworks for managing large-scale programs and initiatives.
Mentor and support junior coordinators when applicable.

Requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Project Management certifications (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent) are a strong advantage.

Experience
3–5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, operations management, or program management.
Proven experience coordinating complex cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience in education, technology, government-related projects, or large-scale transformation initiatives is highly preferred.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, reporting, and documentation tools.
Strong experience with project management platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Notion, Jira, ClickUp, or MS Project.
Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail, accountability, and problem-solving capabilities.
Fluent in both Arabic and English.

Preferred background
Experience managing national-scale programs, government-funded initiatives, or strategic partnerships.
Familiarity with KPI frameworks, project governance methodologies, and executive reporting.
Background in EdTech, digital transformation, training programs, or large operational environments.

Benefits

Compatible salary.
Incentives and bonuses.
Learning and development opportunities.

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