Project Management Coordinator

iSchool · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-05-04

About ISchooliSchool 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 OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProject 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 RequirementsEducation 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 simultaneouslyPreferred 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 reportingBenefitsCompatible SalaryIncentives and BonusesLearning & Development Opportunities

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