Project Director at Bridge International

About the Role

We are seeking a talented, motivated and adaptable individual to support the Managing Director and the senior leadership team as Project Director. The ideal candidate is a multifaceted individual who will work closely with the Managing Director in a job shadow capacity to gain knowledge on how to run a business. As a co-strategist, implementer, and trusted advisor, the successful candidate will lead execution of strategic initiatives for the Managing Director and leadership team and will also ensure streamlined activities within the organization to improve the daily management of the company based on the priorities of the Managing Director. This is a highly hands-on and analytical role, involving intense program management and broad technical knowledge covering financial management, supply chain and school operations management. The Project Director should have a proven track record of exceptional performance driving strategic initiatives and projects to completion.

What You Will Do

• Manage & update the programme operational calendar.
• Assist the Managing Director in facilitating effective decision-making.
• Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Prepare periodic business performance and market analysis, business trends and providing insight with a view to increase operational efficiency.
• Monitor and review departmental spending vs. budget to ensure optimal spending and ensure funds are directed towards projects that generate highest return on investment (ROI).
• Assess inquiries directed to the Managing Director, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage.
• Ensure appropriate follow through on actions, decisions, and commitments made by the Managing Director by working with the parties responsible for implementation.
• Deliver business planning processes (forecasts, budgets, long range plans) including analysis of variances with relevant commentary to support management decision making.
• Attend functional team meetings to keep a pulse on the business and help connect dots with others across the company.
• Create organizational dashboards and reports to support effective decision making and cross company communications of business performance status.
• Translate business requirements to technical requirements. This includes using powerful analysis and modelling tools to match strategic business objectives with practical technical solutions.
• Oversee the activities of the School Inspection team which is in charge of auditing of our school operations (facilities, materials & supplies, personnel and processes) against our set of standards and policies to ensure all schools maintain an environment where teaching and learning thrive.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Managing Director.

What You Should Have

• 5+ years’ executive level experience - including team management, operations, strategy, and leading strategic & operational initiatives.
• At least one work experience that required highly independent work in an exceedingly challenging environment/
• Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management.
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
• Effective, versatile and action-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking) and the ability to multitask.
• Strong logical structuring and analytical skills, be able to see patterns, be a fast thinker and a good decision maker.
• Excellent organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and ability to follow up systematically on a broad set of initiatives and decisions.
• Strong willed, a fast learner and able to effect changes fast. Ability to flourish in dynamic, ambiguous environments, to produce high quality work with very short deadlines, effectively prioritize work among multiple competing demands, and adapt to unexpected work demands.
• Excellent presentation creation skills using slide decks, spreadsheets and written reports.
• High integrity with zero tolerance for any unethical business practices.