--- title: 'Project Manager at ALU' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-alu-rwanda-mauritius-ffxfcj0f3acc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Project Manager at ALU - **Company:** ALU - **Location:** Rwanda / Mauritius - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/8179369 ## Job description ## ABOUT ALU ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world. We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities. ## HOW WE WORK The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new. The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding. ## ABOUT THE ROLE ALU runs an ambitious portfolio of strategic and operational projects — from an institution-wide work management rollout to admissions redesign and accreditation delivery. The PMO exists to make sure that portfolio actually delivers: on scope, on time, with risks surfaced early and decisions closed, not carried. Your mission is to run projects across this portfolio to a professional standard and to hold delivery discipline across the institution — independently. You will chase the status that hasn't been reported, challenge the request that bypassed the process, and keep multiple workstreams moving at once without letting anything drop. The PMO must be able to track any project honestly, including those run by the people you work for. If you need a comfortable room, this is not the right role for you. ## Key responsibilities Project delivery - Manage multiple concurrent projects end-to-end: scoping, planning, milestones, dependencies, risks, and closure. - Keep the strategic project portfolio status accurate and current in Asana, with high-priority items flagged for Senior Leadership visibility by the 10th–12th of every month. - Run project governance to standard: RAID logs, decision logs, action tracking, and structured escalation when delivery stalls. Delivery discipline & accountability - Chase down statuses, data points, and overdue actions across all levels of the organisation — directors and VPs included — and do it without getting frazzled. - Enforce intake discipline: work enters the PMO through the request process, not through side doors. Hold that line. - Report delivery performance honestly, including on projects owned within the PMO and Governance teams. Tooling & automation - Build and maintain workflows and automations in Asana (rules, forms, templates, integrations) that reduce manual chasing. - Proactively identify tools — free before paid — that improve scheduling, follow-up and communication, and bring them as proposals. Communication & coaching - Communicate project status clearly and simply, in writing and in rooms with directors and VPs. - Support and develop the PMO Senior Associate through structured delegation and standards. Ensure the safety and well-being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal,  by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards ## Skills & competencies Multi-project delivery Juggles several projects at once; nothing falls. Prioritises deliberately, not reactively. Boldness with tact Comfortable chasing anyone at any level; challenges non-compliant requests directly; stays professional doing it. Calm under pressure Reporting weeks, board cycles and escalations do not change the person's temperament or the quality of their communication. Tools & automation fluency Strong on Asana (or equivalent: ClickUp, Monday, Jira) including automation; competent across Google Workspace including Sheets; hands-on with AI tools; finds and evaluates new tools independently. Clear, simple communication Writes and speaks plainly. Status updates a Senior Leader can absorb in one read; no jargon walls. Technical PM grounding Knows the full project lifecycle — methodologies, risk management, stakeholder mapping — from real delivery, not just theory. ## Experience & requirements - 5+ years of project management experience with demonstrated application of technical PM expertise on real delivery — the full lifecycle, more than once, with evidence. - Track record of managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional stakeholders up to senior leadership level. - Hands-on experience configuring and automating a work management platform (Asana strongly preferred). - PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is an asset — demonstrated field application matters more than the certificate. - Sector experience in education is not required. Application requirements Alongside a CV and cover letter, applicants must submit a response to the following (video, max 3 minutes, or written, max 500 words): “Describe a project where delivery stalled because people weren't doing what they had committed to. What exactly did you do to get it moving, what tools or mechanisms did you put in place so it didn't stall again, and what was the outcome?” Applications without this response will not be screened. ## About ALU ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ALU is a pan-African university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs focused on developing ethical, entrepreneurial leaders through experiential learning, real-world internships, and a mission-driven curriculum. - **Entity Type**: Private (higher education institution; not publicly traded) - **Headquarters**: Kigali, Rwanda (with a campus in Mauritius and learning hubs across Africa) - **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources - **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Higher Education / EdTech - **Target customers**: B2C – African and global students seeking undergraduate degrees (BSc) and postgraduate degrees (Executive MBA); also works with employers through internships and partnerships. - **Mission**: “To develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa’s future” [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/). ## Products & Services - **BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership (BEL)**: A 3-year degree centered on entrepreneurship, leadership, and complex problem-solving. Modules include Research Methods, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Policy and Advocacy, and Planetary Health. - **BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (BSE)**: A job-ready degree with specializations in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Low-Level Programming, Full-Stack Development, and Machine Learning. Emphasizes skill-based learning and internships. - **BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade (IBT)**: A holistic business education covering Business Analytics, International Trade Laws, Trade Policy Analysis, and International Diplomacy. - **Executive MBA (ALUSB)**: A part-time, affordable EMBA designed for working professionals, delivered across Africa with a focus on Pan-African networks and practical impact. - **Learning Hubs & Digital Library Services**: 7 learning hubs in addition to the two campuses; a digital library and scholarship ecosystem that curates OER, offers research support, and promotes digital literacy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: - 73% of graduates are employed or have started their own businesses within 6 months of graduation [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) - 246 students have launched successful ventures [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) - Welcomed over 240 students in the May 2026 cohort [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in provided sources - **Growth Signals**: - ALU Rwanda achieved its first-ever Top Employers Institute certification in 2026, signaling strong HR practices [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) - Expanding degree programs and learning hubs; applications open for 2026 intakes - Active hiring across multiple functions (finance, engineering, student services, academic coaching) – 34+ jobs listed on Greenhouse [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu) - Published a 2024 Impact Report, indicating ongoing institutional reporting and growth ## Competitive Advantages - **Experiential Learning Model**: “Learn by Doing” – real-world internships and self-directed projects are core to the curriculum, making graduates job-ready. - **Pan-African Network**: Students and alumni span across Africa, with campuses in Rwanda and Mauritius and learning hubs in multiple countries. - **Affordability & Accessibility**: Designed to put excellent higher education within reach of passionate and driven students across the continent. - **Entrepreneurial Focus**: Every program is built around ethical leadership and entrepreneurship, with tangible venture creation outcomes. - **First-Principles Innovation**: Described as a “fast-paced innovative startup” that approaches education from first principles, empowering staff to design and test new ideas [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576). ## Strategic Focus - Scale impact by increasing student enrollment and expanding learning hubs (“The World is your Campus”) - Deepen digital literacy and library services, including integration of AI tools and open-access resources - Raise ethical leaders by 2036, as stated in the vision “We are committed to raising ethical leaders by 2036” [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) - Continue building a Top Employer workplace culture, as evidenced by the recent certification ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “fast-paced innovative startup where collaboration and push boundaries” are the norm [alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend](https://www.alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend/). Staff are “deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new” [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576). - **Work Flexibility**: Many roles are remote or hybrid (e.g., “Remote” listed for Financial Analyst, Travel Support Agent, Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer) [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu). Positions are based in Rwanda, Mauritius, or remote. - **Top Employer Certification**: Recognized by the Top Employers Institute in 2026, indicating strong employee experience and ethical employment practices [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/). - **Impact**: Work directly contributes to developing Africa’s future leaders. Staff are empowered to “design, test, and implement creative new ideas” in a mission-driven environment. - **Safeguarding & Security**: Committed to a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding, balancing safety with individual rights [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576). ## Sources 1. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu) – Jobs at ALU (Greenhouse) 2. [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) – ALU main website (programs, impact metrics, news) 3. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/alueducation) – ALU Education org chart and team structure 4. [alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend](https://www.alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend/) – Culture description for job referrals 5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576) – Job application page for Lead, Library Services & Digital Scholarship (detailed culture and responsibilities) ## Other roles at ALU - [Manager, Business Performance & Analysis](https://feeny.ai/job/manager-business-performance-analysis-alu-sub-saharan-africa-3xn8b1egggjg) — Sub-Saharan Africa - [Senior Manager, Business Performance & Analysis](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-business-performance-analysis-alu-sub-saharan-africa-amz3dcddgr07) — Sub-Saharan Africa - [Director of Marketing](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-marketing-alu-rwanda-mauritius-d8ch247qjzwx) — Rwanda / Mauritius - [Student Success Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/student-success-lead-alu-rwanda-azkdd321xpv7) — Rwanda - [Operations Manager, ALUSB](https://feeny.ai/job/operations-manager-alusb-alu-rwanda-kc80c8cjdff7) — Rwanda - [Wellness Senior and Diversity Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/wellness-senior-and-diversity-associate-alu-mauritius-r5gbewkhhr96) — Mauritius - [Treasury & Compliance Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/treasury-compliance-coordinator-alu-remote-yjh9zy5h3cs7) - [Campus Administrative Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/campus-administrative-intern-alu-rwanda-558yhve7pytm) — Rwanda - [Accounts Payable Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/accounts-payable-associate-alu-rwanda-mauritius-r9nnn983rk0t) — Rwanda / Mauritius - [VP Engagement](https://feeny.ai/job/vp-engagement-alu-rwanda-mauritius-cz6p8qentasv) — Rwanda Mauritius, OR