MIS implementation Specialist Portugal

The MIS (Management Information System) Implementation Specialist is responsible for the strategic oversight, implementation, and day‑to‑day management of the group’s MIS \"iSAMS\" including its integration with third‑party software across the region. This role ensures that all systems and data are accurate, reliable, and aligned with academic, administrative, and regulatory requirements. The MIS Specialist collaborates with school‑based data managers and IT staff to deliver a seamless, high‑quality user experience for teachers, administrators, and leadership teams. The ideal candidate will also provide multilingual support, ensuring effective management and assistance across schools with diverse language needs.

This role may require travel to schools and offices across the region, as needed, to provide ongoing support and oversight.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day management and performance of the MIS across assigned schools, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of student, academic, and administrative modules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between schools and the MIS central team for system updates, releases, and issue resolution.

• Lead or coordinate MIS implementations, upgrades, and integrations with other platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with central technology teams to configure systems and workflows according to group policies and best practices.
• Support the onboarding of new schools and contribute to system design and process improvement initiatives.

• Provide second‑line support for MIS‑related issues escalated by school staff.
• Develop and deliver training and documentation to ensure end users are confident and self‑sufficient in using the MIS.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with school leadership teams to understand operational needs and translate them into MIS solutions.

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry, validation, and reporting for student, attendance, and academic information.
• Assist schools in generating reports for internal use, regulatory compliance, and performance tracking.
• Work with academic and administrative teams to optimize data flows and reporting processes.

• Provide guidance and direction to local school IT or MIS coordinators.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Head of Technology to align on strategy, priorities, and standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and user‑centric service.

• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and reporting within an educational context.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support non‑technical users.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required; Spanish is highly valued.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Education Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of experience managing or supporting school MIS platforms (e.g., iSAMS, PowerSchool, Engage, ManageBac, or similar).
• Experience leading or coordinating MIS implementations across multiple sites.

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