Project Manager – Education Sector

Job Purpose: Oversee, coordinate and manage infrastructure projects, improve teacher performance, and drive overall school performance to ensure the achievement of the school’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of school infrastructure development, renovation, and maintenance projects.
• Develop annual operational and project work plans aligned to the school’s  strategic plan
• Establish project monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure achievement of the school strategic objectives .
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Identify funding opportunities and support proposal development where required
• Coordinate teacher performance management, appraisal, and professional development initiatives.
• Support the school leadership to establish and implement teacher performance management systems and accountability mechanisms
• Facilitate performance review meetings with school management and teaching staff as a means of ensuring effective performance monitoring for student academic outcomes and overall school performance.
• Develop and track project plans, budgets, timelines, and performance targets.
• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, parents, government agencies, and development partners.
• Ensure compliance with education regulations, organizational policies, and quality standards.

• Identify operational, financial, infrastructure, and academic risks and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans
• Oversee and coordinate audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
• Manage stakeholders, contractors, and service providers involved in school projects.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and updates for management and governing bodies and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Build productive partnerships that support school development objectives

Ensure compliance with school policies, safety standards, and regulatory

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Education Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, education administration, or institutional development.
• Strong planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, detailed CV, and copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications to people@peoplebrand.co.ug by 30th October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.