Project Manager - Make

• Program Planning & Structuring • Define programme scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with internal stakeholders • Translate educational goals into structured project plans, schedules, and workstreams • Develop and maintain programme roadmaps across short-term activations and long-term initiatives • Align resources (staff, instructors, spaces, equipment) with programme requirements Delivery & Execution • Lead the day-to-day execution of assigned educational programmes • Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and within approved budgets • Coordinate across education, operations, marketing, finance, and external partners • Oversee programme logistics including scheduling, onboarding, facilities readiness, and material procurement • Maintain high standards of learner experience and programme quality throughout delivery Stakeholder & Partner Management • Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, instructors, consultants, and external partners • Manage day-to-day expectations, communication flows, and approvals across stakeholders • Facilitate alignment between educational intent, operational feasibility, and partner requirements • Proactively flag conflicts, changes, or misalignment for management decision Budgeting & Financial Oversight • Develop and manage programme budgets in coordination with finance and leadership • Track expenditures, forecast costs, and flag variances early • Ensure contractual scopes, payment schedules, and deliverables are adhered to Risk & Quality Management • Identify potential risks related to timelines, resources, quality, safety, or stakeholder dependencies • Develop and implement mitigation strategies • Ensure compliance with organisational policies and contractual obligations • Monitor programme quality through feedback, evaluation tools, and internal reviews Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation • Track programme performance against defined KPIs and objectives • Prepare status updates, reports, and post-programme evaluations • Collect and analyse participant, instructor, and stakeholder feedback • Translate insights into recommendations for programme improvement Process Improvement & Knowledge Management • Contribute to the development and refinement of programme management frameworks, templates, and tools • Document learnings, best practices, and operational insights • Support continuous improvement of educational delivery systems and workflows • Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Design, Architecture, or a related field • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is a plus • 3–5 years of experience in project or programme management, preferably within education, cultural, creative, or public-facing environments • Experience working within educational programs, workshops, residencies, or training initiatives is preferred • Familiarity with design, making, or creative learning environments is an advantage • Experience coordinating instructors, facilitators, or subject-matter experts is preferred Skills & Competencies • Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, timelines, budgets, and risks