Job Description

We are seeking a

Senior Programme / Project Manager

to lead two high-impact, AI-enabled digital learning initiatives with global reach:

Enterprise Challenge Game (ECG)

- the re-development of a flagship, interactive entrepreneurship simulation, rebuilt for modern, multi-platform learning environments.

AI-Enabled WhatsApp Learning Platform

- an adaptive, chatbot-driven learning solution leveraging

Large Language Models (LLMs)

to personalise youth learning journeys at scale.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced professional who can bridge

product, technology, education, and consulting

, managing complex, multi-country programmes and multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful digital innovation.

Requirements

10+ years of experience

in programme and project management, preferably within

gaming, edtech, digital learning, AI-enabled products, or social innovation

.

Mandatory experience in the Gaming Industry

, including hands-on delivery across the game development lifecycle. Proven experience managing

end-to-end digital product builds

, including

games, mobile/web applications, and AI/chatbot platforms

. Strong command of

Agile delivery

, sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery governance. Demonstrated experience coordinating

multi-country, multi-partner programmes

. Excellent

stakeholder communication

, problem-solving, and

vendor management

skills. Proven experience in

risk management, dependency tracking, delivery reporting, and programme governance

. Ability and willingness to

travel internationally

to support

UAT execution, pilots, and MVP scale-up

. Strong leadership and facilitation capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Multiple years of experience setting up, leading, and successfully delivering initiatives within a Management Consulting firm

(Tier-1 or equivalent preferred). Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline

.

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications

(PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe PO/PM) strongly preferred.

Desirable Experience

Experience delivering

educational games, AI chatbots, or LLM-based solutions

. Knowledge of

UX/UI design

, localisation, and

accessibility best practices

. Familiarity with

data integration, analytics, and impact measurement/reporting

. Prior experience working with

NGOs, international development organisations, or social enterprises

.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

Lead the

end-to-end planning, design, development, and global rollout

of the Enterprise Challenge Game and AI-enabled WhatsApp learning platform. Define

programme roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and success metrics

across multiple geographies. Drive

agile delivery

, leading sprints and coordinating cross-functional teams of developers, designers, AI specialists, and content experts.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Act as the primary point of coordination between

internal teams, consulting stakeholders, delivery partners, and external vendors

. Engage with

educators, mentors, youth participants, and partners

to ensure solutions are relevant, inclusive, and context-aware.

Technical & Quality Oversight

Collaborate with

technical architects and engineers

to define requirements, oversee testing, and ensure delivery quality. Ensure solutions are

scalable, secure, accessible

, and optimised for low-bandwidth and multi-language environments. Manage

risk, data protection, responsible AI, and ethical AI compliance

throughout the programme lifecycle.

Reporting & Evaluation

Produce

programme dashboards, executive status reports, and governance artefacts

. Capture

learnings, best practices, reusable IP, and impact metrics

to inform future phases and scale-up. * Support benefits tracking, impact measurement, and continuous improvement.