Project Manager at NewGlobe

About The Role

• The Project Manager will support the operational and logistical running of a programme, working closely across vendor management, inventory management, supply chain, logistics management for office and training workspaces, working closely with the Operational Shared Service to implement operational processes. You will ensure the program adheres to established processes, while overseeing excellence in execution. You will act as the operational go-to person for the team, providing expertise, advice, and direction to key processes that will ultimately ensure all key tools for learning, and all logistical arrangements that support programme delivery are in place.
• The role will report to and work closely with the Project Director, as part of the Executive function. The Project Manager and Project Director will act as the core duo of support for operational excellence, ensuring operational success, elevating team performance, and providing support for special projects to the Managing Director.

What You Will Do
 

You will execute all critical operational and logistical activities within a program, specifically focusing on:

• Identifying, and vetting vendors in line procurement standards.
• Lead on-going day-to-day engagement with vendors
• Oversee, and maintain warehouse operations, including receiving of all types of inventory, kitting and distribution of printed material for schools, maintenance of inventory records, and stock taking.
• Set up and oversee workspace management services, including utilities and third party vendors services
• Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards across all workspaces
• Lead the planning and logistics of all training, including finding a training venue, setting up the venue, ensuring all training facilities and logistics is available, and coordinating with government partners

Data processing and analysis:

• Ensure all data pieces related to programme operations are reviewed, analysed, and that reports are available. Data sets include, but are not limited to: school health metrics, device functionality, staff attendance, resolution of outstanding issues

Systems and process analysis, design, and development:

• Ensuring all systems and processes are continuously reviewed, that data from each is used to see patterns, and identify scope for improvement.
• Data collection oversight, management, and analysis
• Support the Project Director on delivering on special/specific projects within programs

What You Should Have

• Have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
• They should be enthusiastic and proficient at gathering and analysing data, always willing to learn, comfortable using data to drive decisions and comfortable working closely with different departments and teams.
• Ideal candidates should have experience in Operations: managing projects, identifying business challenges through data and observation, creating solutions for these issues, and overseeing an operational programme at a start-up company or executing on multiple programs at an established firm.
• Persistent and versatile in getting things done and a track record achieving success. You must be a fighter and determined to achieve; we have a large mission. Don’t accept what has been done before and eager to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, but collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across different teams, and within a multidisciplinary organization
• Work experience developing and managing a culture of total focus on customer satisfaction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
• High integrity with zero tolerance for any unethical business practices