Ed-Tech Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Ed‑Tech Project Manager to lead and scale an innovative online education platform focused on workforce development and career transformation. Based in South Africa, you will drive operational excellence, support international growth, and enhance the student experience across multiple learning tracks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations and continuous improvement of a virtual learning platform.
• Oversee delivery of multiple training programs, coordinating resources, instructors, and support functions.
• Develop and execute strategies for international expansion, including multilingual content.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and lead cross‑functional remote teams.
• Drive student acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth through process optimization.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Implement scalable processes and operational frameworks for sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with leadership to align educational initiatives with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancement and market expansion.

Required profile

• Proven experience in project, product, or operations management within EdTech, e‑learning, SaaS, or related industries.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience building, managing, and scaling remote or distributed teams.
• Strategic mindset with solid business acumen.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ownership of operational and commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

Required skills