Susan Odere

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About Susan Odere

About Me I am an experienced Senior Program Manager with over five years designing, leading, and scaling innovative education and technology programs across Africa. I specialize in driving program excellence, cross-functional leadership, and expanding access to transformative, future-focused learning experiences. I am passionate about building scalable programs that empower individuals to thrive in the digital economy, while fostering strategic partnerships that drive systemic success. Core Expertise Program Design & Execution: Launching end-to-end learning initiatives aligned with business and educational goals. Team Leadership: Recruiting, managing, and mentoring instructional teams and program staff. Admissions & Assessment: Overseeing large-scale applicant evaluations for candidates, ensuring efficiency and quality. Stakeholder Management: Building partnerships with corporate, governmental, and educational institutions. Data-Driven Optimization: Designing frameworks to track performance and drive continuous improvement. Operational Excellence: Enhancing workflows to boost scalability and learner satisfaction. Notable Achievements Designed and launched AltSchool Africa’s Short Courses Program, enhancing learner success and enterprise partnerships. Co-led programs like Dev Careers, 3MTT Initiative, and Enugu Tech Bootcamp, impacting thousands of learners. Recruited and developed instructional teams, improving academic delivery and learner engagement. Managed admissions and assessment operations for applicants across tech programs. Delivered STEM-focused training for educators in partnership with Chevron and Chevening. Organized and facilitated the Lagos STEM Fair to promote educational innovation. What Drives Me I am committed to leveraging education, technology, and data to unlock opportunities, catalyze economic growth, and prepare a future-ready workforce across Africa. Let’s Connect I welcome collaborations with individuals and organizations passionate about scaling impactful learning ecosystems. Reach out via LinkedIn or email: susanodere@gmail.com