Project Management Coordinator
Description
About iSchool
iSchool 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 overview
We 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 responsibilities
Project 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
Requirements
Education
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 simultaneously
Preferred 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 reporting
Benefits
Compatible salary.
Incentives and bonuses.
Learning & development opportunities.