Academic Program Director, Engineering Education Initiatives – Rwanda

Carnegie Mellon University is a prestigious, private research institution globally recognized for its transformative impact across disciplines, from pioneering neuroscience and cutting-edge robotics to fostering entrepreneurial ventures and big data innovations. Here, we don’t just envision the future—we actively shape it. If you’re driven by a mission to join a dynamic community that empowers inquisitive minds to create meaningful change, your next professional chapter begins with us. Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), based in Kigali, Rwanda, serves as the university’s dedicated hub for advancing engineering, technology, research, and innovation across the African continent. Since its inception in 2011, CMU-Africa has been at the forefront of delivering world-class graduate education, applied research, and strategic collaborations. Through the Center for Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa (The Center) and the African Engineering and Technology Network (AFROTC), CMU-Africa partners with leading universities, governments, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to enhance engineering education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Africa. We are now seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and results-driven Program Manager to oversee the operational execution of The Center’s Teaching & Learning initiatives. This role will ensure the seamless delivery of a diverse portfolio of programs, aligning activities with strategic objectives while maintaining rigorous timelines, budgets, and accountability. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, multi-institutional environment, adeptly managing multiple workstreams, coordinating across diverse stakeholders, and providing strong operational oversight. This position requires close collaboration with faculty, academic leaders, program teams, partner institutions, and operational colleagues to guarantee that Teaching & Learning initiatives are implemented with precision, monitored effectively, and designed for sustainable impact. The successful candidate will combine deep program management expertise with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, a dedication to educational excellence, and a fervent commitment to broadening access to high-quality engineering and technology education throughout Africa. Responsibilities: Partner with the Associate Director of Teaching & Learning to develop and execute implementation strategies, annual work plans, budgets, timelines, and operational activities for the Teaching & Learning portfolio. Collaborate with program leads to oversee the day-to-day execution of initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budgetary constraints, and donor commitments while delivering outcomes on schedule. Coordinate faculty development, teaching innovation, and professional learning initiatives, including fellowships, communities of practice, training programs, and activities associated

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