Operations & Project Manager, Equity, Leadership & Organizational Development
Remote location: Australia, Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Position Summary
Teach For All is seeking a highly organized and data-driven Operations & Project Manager to join our Equity, Leadership, and Organizational Development (EL&OD) Team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in advancing Teach For All’s 25-year vision by providing essential operational and project management support to the EL&OD team, while also significantly contributing to broader People Circle initiatives, with a key focus on optimizing data systems and analysis to foster global staff leadership development.
About the Team
In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Global Director, Equity, Leadership & Organizational Development; closely collaborate with and support the Director, Equity & Leadership Development and Chief Administration Officer (CAO) as well; and engage meaningfully with members of the People Circle and broader organization as well. We’re looking for someone who thrives on turning ideas into action, is highly organized, and can effectively manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities :
Project Manage Learning and Development Offerings
- Lead the end-to-end project management for staff development learning offerings. This includes helping to design programs, building detailed backwards planning timelines, drafting clear stakeholder communications, coordinating recruitment, creating essential materials, and collecting and processing valuable feedback.
- Drive excellence inkey annual People Circle processes, including facilitating alignment on organizaton-wide timelines for the staff member performance review cycle, drafting organizational communications, and ensuring all relevant resources are current and accessible.
- Help execute the sponsorship program, which involves matching sponsors (internal staff mentors and advocates) with staff members, and proactively keeping sponsors up to date on key information.
Lead People Data Management & Analysis
- Manage the integrity and strategic utilization of critical people data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for informed decision-making.
- Project manage the annual engagement survey process, from planning to execution.
- Conduct thorough analysis of engagement survey data, extracting key insights and trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Lead the development needs survey process to identify and address staff learning priorities across the organization.
Strategic Planning & Budget Management
- Oversee and manage the budgets for the EL&OD team and the Talent Acquisition & Onboarding team, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial responsibility.
- Support the Chief Administration Officer (CAO) and People Circle Leads in annual planning processes, contributing to strategic priority setting and operational alignment.
Ad Hoc People Circle Projects
- Coordinate and manage staff appreciation initiatives for key milestones, fostering a culture of recognition.
- Work closely with the CAO to support a secondment program, ensuring smooth coordination for hiring managers and our external partner.
- Contribute to other ad hoc projects as needed, such as leading or participating in working groups focused on various organizational initiatives.
Qualifications
- A strong background in project management, with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives from conception to completion.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in data management and analysis, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and present actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to draft clear and concise messages for diverse audiences.
- A proactive and independent work style, comfortable operating with ambiguity and taking initiative to drive work forward.
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building strong working relationships.
- A commitment to equity and fostering inclusive practices within an organization.
- Comfort with global, virtual, distributed leadership work environments.
What Teach For All Offers:
- Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress
- Professional and personal development experiences and ample opportunities to make a positive impact on the work of Teach For All and beyond
- Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs
- Generous time off and flexible work arrangements
- And much more!
Application Instructions
If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all!
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
Work authorization
This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship, immigration assistance, or support for work permits or residency applications. To be considered, candidates must already possess valid work and residency authorization to work in the country of hire at the time of application.
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Travel and Hours
All work is delivered virtually. Up to10% of possible travel may be required. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.
About Teach For All
Teach For All is a global network of 64 independent, locally led organizations and a global organization united by a commitment to developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential. Each network partner recruits and develops promising leaders to teach in their nations’ under-resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, towards a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future. Teach For All’s global organization works to increase the network’s impact by supporting the development of new organizations; fostering network connectivity and learning; providing coaching and consulting; and enabling access to global resources for the benefit of the network.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness
As a network, Teach For All believes that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is key to achieving our vision. We believe those who have themselves experienced the inequities we’re working to address should guide and lead this work. At the global organization we value diverse experiences and are committed to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress.
These beliefs inform Teach For All’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
- Representing the communities we work alongside
- Fostering a sense of belonging in all of our staff members
- Growing diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness
- Ensuring our systems, processes, and practices are rooted in equity and inclusion with space to reflect as a whole organization on our progress
