Universities Relations Program Manager

Program Manager, University Relations

The University Relations (UR) Program Manager will lead the UR committee at Egypt Center of Excellence (COE) to manage, initiate and drive multiple workstreams and initiatives for Building a strong employer brand across the Universities within Egypt and the region, Assisting colleges and universities by establishing and maintaining academic partnership programs, Strengthening government relations and Dell Technologies’ presence and positioning in the market, while Creating a large, diversified pipeline of relevant talents. This job involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders internally and externally; inside the universities such as dean’s offices, teaching professors, student, and talent acquisition.

Join us as a Program Manager on our Business Support team in Cairo, Egypt to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

What you’ll achieve
As a Project Management Senior Advisor, you will oversee initial plans, set budgets, track project activities and communicate achievements to key partners, working with mid to large sized projects and recommending techniques and practices that ensure business goals.

Accountabilities
- Networking and Building partnerships with universities across Middle East and Africa region.
- Initiating, planning, and managing projects/programs for students such as: Dell Technologies Summer Academy, Star Program, Envision the Future, Hackathons, Bootcamps, and trainings.
- Leading the Universities Relations program and managing the internal committee of volunteers at the Center of Excellence to drive results through multiple workstreams and initiatives
- Managing partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders such as the Government and NGOs.
- Implementing Dell Technologies’ designed curriculums into the universities
- Design and implement Dell Technologies customized curriculum at the targeted universities
- Enabling innovation platforms for students.
- Delivering technical sessions and workshops.
- Support Talent Acquisition initiatives
- Organize conferences, events, and technical sessions
- Coordinate with students’ activities
- Negotiate with suppliers to get best offer/deals.

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of experience
- Previous experience in Higher Education / Universities Relations
- Managed cross functional teams
- Ability to manage complex projects concurrently
- Ability to manage and influence projects stakeholders
- MS Office Suite, and Computer Skills
- Experience in coordinating events and marketing campaigns
- PMP certificate is a plus
- English fluency is a must

Position Relationship with Other Parties

Internal Relationships
- Talent Acquisition
- Marketing Team
- Center of Excellence Staff
- Center of Excellence Leadership team

External Relationships
- Suppliers
- Universities
- Government
- NGO

Competencies:

- Planning & coordination
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Decision Making
- Networking
- Leadership

Here’s our story; now tell us yours

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build a brighter digital tomorrow. Our company is made up of more than 150,000 people, located in over 180 locations around the world. We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive team and have an endless passion for our mission to drive human progress.

What’s most important to us is that you are respected, feel like you can be yourself and have the opportunity to do the best work of your life - while still having a life. We offer excellent benefits, bonus programs, flexible work arrangements, a variety of career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and much more.

We started with computers, but we didn’t stop there. We are helping customers move into the future with multi-cloud, AI and machine learning through the most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Join us and become a part of what’s next in technology, starting today.

You can also learn more about us by reading our latest Diversity and Inclusion Report and our plan to make the world a better place by 2030 here.