Programs Manager - Institute at Bulb Africa

Job Objective

• The Programs Manager - Institute is responsible for leading the Program team. The job holder would be responsible for managing the entire Program team. The Programs Manager is required to know and deploy cradle-to-mastery learning solutions that are unique to the market.

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Multi-level management of our four Three Flagship Programs - TheFellowship, NextGen, and Career Advance
• Oversee the development and implementation of academic and administrative regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure excellence in the quality of learning with the consistent review and development of teaching and programs.
• Partner closely with global leadership teams to identify and improve overall Program offerings.
• Oversee the coordination of the studies curriculum for the 3 Flagship Programs - The Fellowship, NextGen, and Career Advance, providing learning support as required.
• Deploy all academic programs to provide quality learning with overall consistency to meet the needs of the marketplace.
• Network with industry-required information as due.

Programs Strategy

• Responsible for the strategic development of the business, creating a strong business plan for the present and future vision of the business.
• Develop strategic projections of programs and staffing requirements including the budgeting of all expenditures and the development, identification, and projection of long- and short-range requirements for budget preparation purposes.
• Champion new initiatives to support the professionals to discuss new developments and trends and to obtain feedback on curriculum effect.
• Manage quality assurance systems and relationships with stakeholders, ensuring the provision of the strategic direction of the company.
• Define the vision and develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programs.

Programs Operations

• Assign preliminary tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Set common processes, procedures, guidelines, and tools that will be employed.
• Provide a System for Quality Assurance
• Assigns heads for each project that is encompassed by the program.
• Provide overall planning and monitor the schedules and budgets.
• Make sure that everything is coordinated and synchronized within the program.
• Develop and track the annual budget and operating plan to support all the programs.
• Develop funding proposals, assure and provide funds, and other basic resources for the programs.
• Coordinate the development of a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and identify areas for improvement.

Performance Management

• Manage the performance of direct reports and ensure relevant training and development interventions are implemented to sustain performance.
• Responsible for performance management and development of junior staff within the team.
• Mentor, motivate, and coach direct reports to ensure excellent service is rendered across the team.
• Drive a high-performance team culture and maintain a work environment that encourages teamwork, efficiency, creativity, and effectiveness

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide leadership, thought partnership, and tactical support to the team.
• Provide operational leadership for internal and external stakeholders by implementing business strategies, plans, and procedures that align with the company’s objective.
• Execution of operational performance and growth goals by working with key leadership in the development of the business.

Qualification & Experience

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution
• Master’s degree in any of the above fields or MBA would be desirable.
• At least 8-10 core institute/program/academics management experience
• A self-starter with consistently strong motivation to get things done, and not afraid to learn from mistakes.
• A dynamic and self-driven individual who is comfortable in an environment where priorities are dynamic.

Competencies

• MS Excel Office (Budget prep/forecasting for projects; Visually appealing modern slides; Report formatting, alignment, referencing, and all the works)
• Familiarity with curriculum development and administration
• Proven strong managerial and collegial leadership goals.
• Excellent effective communication, problem-solving, client orientation, teamwork, and relations cultural sensitivity.
• Perfect mastery of protocol usage. Innovation, operational effectiveness, and planning skills in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands.
• Excellent organizational skills coupled with the ability to multitask
• Attention to detail and ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Teamwork & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Business Presentation, Persuasion and Analytical Skills
• Initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch
• Focused and self-motivated approach to work