Specialist Project & Product Management

GEI

Job Location:

Hyderabad - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Individual Contributor

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)
JobTitle	Specialist Project Coordinator	Date	26 February - 2026
Function	Project & Product Management	JDwrittenby	HEAD Project Management
ReportingTo	Sr. Consultant Project Management	JDApprovedby	CoE Lead IT Service & Analytics
SubFunction	Project Management	WorkLocation	Hyderabad

AboutGUSIndia

GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems a leading Global Education conglomerate. Established in 2017 GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact
As a frontrunner in building digital eminence for a suite of academic brands GUS EducationIndiaisarapidlygrowingorganizationthatbelievesinachievingsuccess through innovation.

Nature of The Job

The role involves coordinating and supporting successful planning execution and completion of IT and operations projects. The Project Coordinator will act as a vital link between technical and operational teams ensuring alignment of project goals timelines and deliverables. This position requires a proactive approach strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within defined scope.

JOBPURPOSE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented IT & Operations Project Coordinator to support the planning execution and delivery of IT and operations projects. The ideal candidate will coordinate between technical and operational teams ensuring that project milestones deadlines and deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.

HEAD
Sr. Consultant
Specialist - Project Coordinator

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day activities across IT and operational projects.
Coordinate daily project tasks and timelines.	Drive daily project execution by coordinating tasks tracking progress and keeping timelines on track.
Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project goals.	Proactively track project progress and enforce alignment of all tasks teams and deliverables with defined project goals.
Escalate issues or delays proactively.	Escalate risks issues and delays to ensure timely resolution and maintain project momentum.
Facilitate effective collaboration among internal departments and external partners.
Liaise with IT operations finance student services and other stakeholders.	Coordinate with IT operations finance and student services to align stakeholders and ensure smooth project delivery.
Align project deliverables with cross-functional requirements.	Drive alignment of project outputs with crossfunctional needs to enable seamless implementation.
Manage communication and expectations across teams.	Manage crossteam communication and align expectations to ensure clarity collaboration and seamless project execution.
Maintain transparent and timely communication with all stakeholders.
Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders	Provide timely and structured updates to internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency alignment and informed decisionmaking.
Identify and communicate risks propose mitigation strategies	Proactively surface risks align stakeholders on impact and implement effective mitigation plans.
Ensure deadlines are met and expectations are managed	Ensure deadlines are consistently met while maintaining clear transparent communication to manage expectations.
Support comprehensive project planning and maintain accurate documentation.
Assist in requirements gathering and analysis	Support requirements gathering by engaging stakeholders and analysing needs to shape clear actionable specifications.
Develop and maintain project schedules reports and documentation	Develop and maintain detailed project schedules progress reports and documentation to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
Record meeting notes action items and status updates	Capture clear meeting notes document action items and provide timely status updates to keep all stakeholders aligned.
Ensure quality and consistency in project execution and reporting.
Support quality assurance processes during development and implementation.	Support quality assurance activities throughout development and implementation to ensure deliverable accuracy and readiness.
Track and report on project milestones and deliverables.	Track project milestones and deliverables providing timely progress updates to keep stakeholders aligned.
Maintain audit-ready documentation.	Maintain comprehensive auditready documentation to ensure compliance and transparency across the project lifecycle
Support implementation of systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with system rollouts data migration and testing	Assist with system rollouts data migration and testing to ensure smooth deployment and operational readiness.
Identify opportunities for process improvement	Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
Contribute to optimization of IT and operational workflows	Contribute to the optimization of IT and operational workflows by analysing gaps and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

DesiredProfile

Essential

Bachelors degree or equivalent any project management courses completed will be an advantage.
3 - 6 years of overall experience with maximum exposure/experience in project coordination/management activities.

ExperienceandSkills

Essential

Understanding of IT systems infrastructure or software development lifecycle is a plus.
Confident use of project and development methods as well as extensive know-how of methods tools and applications for project management
Experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer satisfaction
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking as well as a very structured and independent way of working
High level of commitment ambition and passion
Fluent in English is required both written and spoken.

GUS VALUES

This role is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. GEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
There is an expectation that employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality diversity health safety policies of the company

BENEFITS

At GUS Education India GEI we want employees to feel comfortable bringing their passion creativity and individuality to work. We truly believe that diverse culture backgrounds and experiences drive innovation.

The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees which includes hospitalization accidental insurance term insurance and Gratuity which is over and above the compensation. Considering that this role is for night shift we provide additional competitive night shift allowance for all days worked.

Pick-up & drop will be provided at all locations within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) or up to 16 km from the GEI office.

The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest and relaxation. Workdays are Monday to Friday and a comprehensive leave package for employee well-being is offered which include 5 days of medical leave 5 days of casual leave24 days of earned leave 1 day of Happiness Leave apart from 10 days of statutory leave totaling to 45 days time off in a year.

Required Experience:

Individual ContributorJOB DESCRIPTION (JD)JobTitleSpecialist Project CoordinatorDate26 February - 2026FunctionProject & Product ManagementJDwrittenby HEAD Project ManagementReportingTo Sr. Consultant Project ManagementJDApprovedbyCoE Lead IT Service & AnalyticsSubFunction Project ManagementWork...

Individual Contributor

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)
JobTitle	Specialist Project Coordinator	Date	26 February - 2026
Function	Project & Product Management	JDwrittenby	HEAD Project Management
ReportingTo	Sr. Consultant Project Management	JDApprovedby	CoE Lead IT Service & Analytics
SubFunction	Project Management	WorkLocation	Hyderabad

AboutGUSIndia

GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems a leading Global Education conglomerate. Established in 2017 GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact
As a frontrunner in building digital eminence for a suite of academic brands GUS EducationIndiaisarapidlygrowingorganizationthatbelievesinachievingsuccess through innovation.

Nature of The Job

JOBPURPOSE

HEAD
Sr. Consultant
Specialist - Project Coordinator

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day activities across IT and operational projects.
Coordinate daily project tasks and timelines.	Drive daily project execution by coordinating tasks tracking progress and keeping timelines on track.
Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project goals.	Proactively track project progress and enforce alignment of all tasks teams and deliverables with defined project goals.
Escalate issues or delays proactively.	Escalate risks issues and delays to ensure timely resolution and maintain project momentum.
Facilitate effective collaboration among internal departments and external partners.
Liaise with IT operations finance student services and other stakeholders.	Coordinate with IT operations finance and student services to align stakeholders and ensure smooth project delivery.
Align project deliverables with cross-functional requirements.	Drive alignment of project outputs with crossfunctional needs to enable seamless implementation.
Manage communication and expectations across teams.	Manage crossteam communication and align expectations to ensure clarity collaboration and seamless project execution.
Maintain transparent and timely communication with all stakeholders.
Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders	Provide timely and structured updates to internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency alignment and informed decisionmaking.
Identify and communicate risks propose mitigation strategies	Proactively surface risks align stakeholders on impact and implement effective mitigation plans.
Ensure deadlines are met and expectations are managed	Ensure deadlines are consistently met while maintaining clear transparent communication to manage expectations.
Support comprehensive project planning and maintain accurate documentation.
Assist in requirements gathering and analysis	Support requirements gathering by engaging stakeholders and analysing needs to shape clear actionable specifications.
Develop and maintain project schedules reports and documentation	Develop and maintain detailed project schedules progress reports and documentation to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
Record meeting notes action items and status updates	Capture clear meeting notes document action items and provide timely status updates to keep all stakeholders aligned.
Ensure quality and consistency in project execution and reporting.
Support quality assurance processes during development and implementation.	Support quality assurance activities throughout development and implementation to ensure deliverable accuracy and readiness.
Track and report on project milestones and deliverables.	Track project milestones and deliverables providing timely progress updates to keep stakeholders aligned.
Maintain audit-ready documentation.	Maintain comprehensive auditready documentation to ensure compliance and transparency across the project lifecycle
Support implementation of systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with system rollouts data migration and testing	Assist with system rollouts data migration and testing to ensure smooth deployment and operational readiness.
Identify opportunities for process improvement	Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
Contribute to optimization of IT and operational workflows	Contribute to the optimization of IT and operational workflows by analysing gaps and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

DesiredProfile

Essential

Bachelors degree or equivalent any project management courses completed will be an advantage.
3 - 6 years of overall experience with maximum exposure/experience in project coordination/management activities.

ExperienceandSkills

Essential

Understanding of IT systems infrastructure or software development lifecycle is a plus.
Confident use of project and development methods as well as extensive know-how of methods tools and applications for project management
Experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer satisfaction
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking as well as a very structured and independent way of working
High level of commitment ambition and passion
Fluent in English is required both written and spoken.

GUS VALUES

This role is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. GEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
There is an expectation that employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality diversity health safety policies of the company

BENEFITS

At GUS Education India GEI we want employees to feel comfortable bringing their passion creativity and individuality to work. We truly believe that diverse culture backgrounds and experiences drive innovation.

The company offers comprehensive medical insurance to its employees which includes hospitalization accidental insurance term insurance and Gratuity which is over and above the compensation. Considering that this role is for night shift we provide additional competitive night shift allowance for all days worked.

Pick-up & drop will be provided at all locations within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) or up to 16 km from the GEI office.

The company acknowledges the importance of mental and physical well-being and the need for rest and relaxation. Workdays are Monday to Friday and a comprehensive leave package for employee well-being is offered which include 5 days of medical leave 5 days of casual leave24 days of earned leave 1 day of Happiness Leave apart from 10 days of statutory leave totaling to 45 days time off in a year.

Required Experience: