Project Management Coordinator

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 Project Coordinator to ensure the smooth execution of a complex, multi-workstream national program.

The role is responsible for coordinating tasks across departments, maintaining project timelines, tracking deliverables, documenting decisions, and ensuring follow-up on all action items. The ideal candidate will act as the central coordination point between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring operational alignment and timely execution.

This is a high-ownership coordination role requiring strong organization, accountability, and cross-functional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Timeline Management

• Maintain and continuously update the master project timeline across all workstreams
• Break down milestones into actionable tasks with owners and deadlines
• Track progress and proactively identify risks, delays, and dependencies
• Ensure alignment across departments on delivery schedules
  
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point between Operations, HR, Education, Technology, Customer Success, Finance, and Events
• Run weekly follow-ups with department focal points to ensure execution alignment
• Resolve interdepartmental dependencies and unblock execution issues
  
  

Action Tracking & Follow-Up

• Maintain a structured action item tracker with owners and deadlines
• Follow up consistently with stakeholders to ensure timely closure
• Prepare weekly status updates highlighting progress, risks, and blockers
  
  

Stakeholder & Government Communication Support

• Support preparation of formal communications to government stakeholders
• Track commitments from external meetings and ensure internal execution follow-up
• Maintain documentation for compliance and reporting purposes
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain centralized project documentation (timelines, MOMs, trackers, reports)
• Ensure proper version control and structured file organization
• Prepare dashboards and summaries for leadership review
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• Relevant project coordination experience is required
  
  

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or project management
• Experience in cross-functional environments (education, tech, or government-related projects is a plus)
• Exposure to structured reporting or large-scale programs preferred
  
  

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and documentation tools
• Experience with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Notion, MS Project, etc.)
• Excellent organization, follow-up, and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication skills in Arabic and English
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
  
  

Preferred Background

• Experience in national-scale or government-funded projects
• Background in ed-tech, training programs, or digital transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with KPI tracking, dashboards, and operational reporting
  
  

Benefits

• Compatible Salary
• Incentives and Bonuses
• Learning & Development Opportunities