Program Manager - School Partnerships

[b]The Catalyst Group is hiring a Program Manager – School Partnerships & Operations for its client,[/b] a leading college counselling firm in Pakistan, helping students unlock global education opportunities. [h3] [/h3] [b]Location:[/b] Pakistan (On-site/Hybrid depending on role) [b]Type:[/b] Full-time [h3]About the Role[/h3] This is a high-ownership, execution-first role focused on building and scaling the company's s school counselling programs. You will drive delivery, ensure quality, and build systems that allow operations to scale seamlessly across multiple partner schools. [h3]Key Responsibilities[/h3] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Own end-to-end program delivery across partner schools, ensuring consistent execution and quality[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Manage schedules, calendars, and day-to-day operations across multiple schools[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Act as the primary point of contact for school leadership, ensuring alignment and satisfaction[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Oversee counsellor allocation, performance, and accountability[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Ensure timely completion of sessions, reports, and follow-ups[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Build and manage MIS systems, dashboards, and reporting accuracy[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Develop SOPs and scalable workflows to support growth[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Lead onboarding and launch of new partner schools[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Monitor quality through regular audits and drive continuous improvements[/li][/ul][/ml][h3] [/h3] [h3]What You’ll Be Accountable For[/h3] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]95%+ session delivery across schools[/li][li indent=0 align=left]95–100% reporting (MIS) compliance[/li][li indent=0 align=left]High school satisfaction (4.5+/5)[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Smooth onboarding and launch of new schools[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Building scalable, system-driven operations[/li][/ul][/ml][h3] [/h3] [h3]What We’re Looking For[/h3] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Strong operator with a systems-thinking mindset[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Highly organised, detail-oriented, and execution-driven[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Comfortable managing multi-site operations and multiple stakeholders[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Data-driven with the ability to translate insights into action[/li][li indent=0 align=left]High ownership and accountability[/li][/ul][/ml][h3] [/h3] [h3]Bonus Points[/h3] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Experience in education, ed-tech, or program management[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Exposure to scaling operations across multiple locations[/li][/ul][/ml]