Project Manager – Operations (Education)

About the role

The Project Manager – Operations will own the end‑to‑end planning, coordination and delivery of key operational projects that support Odin Education’s growth across South Africa. You will ensure new schools are deployed successfully, large customer orders are fulfilled reliably, and operational capabilities scale efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned operational projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• Lead large‑scale Omang roll‑outs at schools, including device preparation, logistics, stakeholder coordination, training and deployment.
• Design and set up new production, warehousing and stock‑management facilities as the organisation expands.
• Manage the execution of large customer and sales orders, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, suppliers, customers, schools and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Identify risks, dependencies and operational challenges and proactively implement solutions.
• Establish scalable processes, systems and SOPs that enable efficient growth.
• Provide clear project reporting, budget tracking and accountability throughout each project lifecycle.
• Travel regularly to schools, customer sites and operational facilities across South Africa, including rural and under‑resourced communities.

Required profile

• Formal tertiary education – degree or diploma in Project Management, Business, Education, Operations, Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in project management, operations, logistics, education, community development or customer success.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Fluent in English; additional South African languages are advantageous.