Project Manager, The Tech Challenge Kenya

$78,000 - $85,000/Yr

The Tech Museum Of Innovation - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

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About the position

The Project Manager for The Tech Challenge Kenya at The Tech Interactive is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various projects related to education expansion in Kenya. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and communication among diverse teams, ensuring that all projects are executed efficiently and meet quality standards. The position requires collaboration with both US and Kenya-based staff, as well as external partners, to achieve project goals and support the organization's mission of inspiring innovation in young people.

Responsibilities

• Project manage TTC Kenya and Kenya education expansion projects and events, including maintaining timelines, taking notes, scheduling, purchasing, and assisting with material sourcing and event coordination.
• Ensure effective project documentation and communication in all phases of a project.
• Support and oversee work of other staff (US based and Kenya based) who are managing or executing on aspects of projects, including helping to set up and manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Track project budgets; report to the Senior Director of TTC Kenya to make updates and changes.
• Coordinating external partners (including event volunteers, partners and stakeholders).
• Collaborate, engage, and communicate effectively with all departments, project teams, subcontractors, and partners to ensure all aspects of projects are completed on time, within budget and The Tech Interactive guidelines.
• Function as a subject matter expert (SME) in project management, improving project work at The Tech and contributing expertise to larger group meetings about institutional pedagogy and methodology.
• Complete additional related tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5 years of experience with project management in education, government or other non-profit.
• Strong management skills, including the ability to lead a team through multiple project phases at once, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven project management, documentation, and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary and international project team.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Slack, Google Docs, and Smartsheet.
• Experience incorporating IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility) principles into project timelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Flexibility for some remote work days
• International travel opportunities for project oversight