Project Office Manager

28 January 2026

I. Position Summary:

The Project Manager will coordinate, lead and support the delivery of strategic projects across the University of Puthisastra. As the founding staff member of the Strategic Project Office (SPO), the role is responsible for establishing fit-for-purpose project management systems, supporting cross-departmental initiatives, coordinating externally funded projects, and building sustainable project management capacity across the university.

The role plays a central part in strengthening institutional effectiveness and ensuring that strategic initiatives—such as joint laboratories, community health projects, university-wide events and new training programs—are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with UP’s mission.

II. Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibility Area	Summary of Tasks
Strategic Alignment and Prioritisation	Support identification and prioritisation of strategic projects aligned with UP’s Strategic Plan. Assist in assessing project feasibility, risks and resource requirements. Support decision-making on project sequencing and resourcing.
Project Coordination, Planning and Delivery	Lead or coordinate delivery of assigned strategic projects from initiation to completion. Develop and maintain project workplans, timelines, risk registers and budgets. Identify risks and issues early and propose mitigation strategies.
Project Governance and Systems Development	Support development of project governance frameworks. Support development and implementation of standard project lifecycle stages (initiation, planning, delivery, closure). Maintain the Project Management dashboard. Create and refine templates for planning, budgeting and reporting. Contribute to project pipeline and approval processes.
Cross Departmental Coordination and Communication	Coordinate with Research, Finance, Operations, Engagement and Partnerships and Faculties. Organise the monthly Projects Roundtable. Prepare briefings and updates for Senior Leadership. Support internal communication of project outcomes.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting	Track project progress against targets and budgets. Prepare quarterly reports. Document lessons learned. Support impact reporting and knowledge sharing across UP.
Capacity Building and Training Support	Assist in delivering project management workshops for staff. Develop training materials and tools. Contribute to the design of micro credentials and the Diploma in Project Management. Support training for external partners. Contribute to continuous improvement of project practices through lessons-learned reviews and post-project evaluations.
Grant, Partnership and External Engagement Support	Support development of grant proposals. Coordinate joint labs and collaborative initiatives. Liaise with government, NGOs and university partners. Ensure compliance and reporting for externally funded projects.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in project management, public health, business administration, management, development studies,social sciences or a related field.
At least three years of experience in project management, program coordination or grants.
Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software such as ClickUp or similar tools.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Strong English Language skills (writing, reading, and speaking)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.

2. Desirable:

Experience working in universities, NGOs, development organisations or government.
Familiarity with structured project management approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK or equivalent).
Experience in delivering workshops or training.
Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes.
Interest in pursuing project management certification.

3. Desirable:

Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate.
Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Positive, proactive and solutions oriented mindset.
Commitment to UP’s mission to improve health and education in Cambodia.
Comfortable working in a multicultural, interdisciplinary university environment.

Education:
2013-2015	Master of Science in Dentistry (Prosthodontics), Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand
2005-2012	Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
Work Experience:
2018 – Present	Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, Phnom Penh Cambodia
2015-Present	Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic
2012-2015	General dental practitioner & Prosthodontist, Master Care Dental Clinic, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Education:
2005-2012	Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
2014-2016	MSc in Prosthodontics, Mahidol University, Thailand
Work Experience:
2011-2012	Imputhavy Dental Clinic
2012-2014	Bunheng Dental Clinic
2014- Present	Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic

Education:
2004 – 2008	Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit, University of Otago, ZN
2011 – 2013	Master of Community Dentistry with Distinction, University of Otago, NZ
Work Experience:
2014 – Present	Dentist, Roomchang dental and aesthetic hospital
2013 – Present	Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP

Education:
2013-2015	Post graduated course in Master of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
2005-2012	Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
2006-2010	Bachelor of Education in English, Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Work Experience:
2012-2013	Dental Practitioner
2012	Part time lecturer at American Intercon Institute
Present	UP

Education:
2013-2017	Graduate School of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Japan
2010-2012	Institute of Foreign Languages, Teaching methodology
2005-2012	University of Health Science, Dental Faculty
Work Experience:
2018- Present	Master Care Dental Clinic, Part Time Lecturer at UP

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Education
2011- 2016	Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Japan (PhD)
2003- 2008	Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Faculty of Education, Cambodia (B.Ed. in TESOL)
1996-2006	University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Odontostomatology, Cambodia (DDS)
2002	Pasteur Institute of Paris, France (Diploma of Bacteriology and Diploma of Inter-university)
1995- 1998	Technical School for Medical Care, Cambodia (Certificate of Medical Laboratory)
1995- 1998	10 January High School, Cambodia
Qualifications Obtained
2016	PhD in Dental Science
2008	Bachelor of Art in Teaching English (B.Ed in TESOL)
2006	Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
2002	Diploma of Bacteriology and Diploma of Inter-university
1998	Certificate of Medical Laboratory
Work Experience:
2016-2018	Independent researcher (Hiroshima University)
2006- 2011	Dental practitioner (Penh Vong Dental Clinic); Community Dental Practitioner (University of Health Sciences)
2008- 2011	Teaching English to students (Pannasastra University of Cambodia) (TESOL)
1999-2002	Technician of medical laboratory in microbiology (Pasteur Institute of Cambodia)

Education:
1971-1973	Pre-Dental Course, Art and Science College, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK)
1973-1978	College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
Qualifications:
1978	D.D.S., B.S. in Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
1980	M.S. in Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
1983	Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
Work Experience
1987-1991	Full-time Instructor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
1988-1990	Research Associate, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, U.S.A.
1991-1997	Assistant Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
1997 – 2006	Associate Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
2006 – Present	Professor in Oral Microbiology/Immunology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK