Senior Project Coordinator

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Egypt, AL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Edtech • Software
The Role
The Senior Project Coordinator will manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery through effective cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder management, while supporting operational insights and performance monitoring.
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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 ResponsibilitiesProject 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.

RequirementsEducation
  • 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 & Development Opportunities.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, operations management, or program management
  • Proven experience coordinating complex cross-functional projects
  • Project Management certifications (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum) are a strong advantage
  • Fluent in both Arabic and English
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The Company
1,014 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

iSchool MENA's #1 online coding platform for students aged 6 to 18 years old, offering 1:1 live coding classes in artificial intelligence, data science, game development, VR, and AR, with thousands of graduates from 20+ countries helping them to start a technology-based career, freelancing, or even launching their own startups.

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