
Charifa OUHAGA
Program Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Casablanca, Morocco
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Remote only
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Certified trainer & project manager with 6+ years in leadership development and program management. Founded ThriveMind coaching practice and led teams at tech organizations including 1337 Coding School. Specialized in corporate training, agile methodologies, and empowering professionals to unlock their potential.
Work experience
Head of Extracurricular Activities Program
01Talent
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 10 months
Casablanca, Morocco
Lead the full lifecycle design and implementation of a nationwide extracurricular program for tech learners. Build structured learning paths, tailored to peer-to-peer learning models. Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate roll-out across national and international campuses. Develop tools for program monitoring, impact assessment, and localization of curriculum. Advocate for life skills integration within tech training pipelines, increasing engagement and personal development outcomes.
Founder
ThriveMind
Feb 2023 - Present
3 years 9 months
At ThriveMind, we specialize in providing personalized coaching services to help individuals unlock their full potential and achieve success in both their personal and professional lives. Our comprehensive range of services includes: • Corporate Training Facilitation • Interactive Personal Development Workshops • Group and Individual Coaching Sessions • Consulting Services At ThriveMind, we believe that everyone has the potential to excel and achieve their goals. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and guide individuals in unleashing their true potential, leading to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
RS Global Academy
May 2022 - Present
4 years 6 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Direct Teacher
Dec 2022 - Present
3 years 11 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Trainer, Lecturer and speaker
May 2022 - Present
4 years 6 months
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Skills: Motivational Speaking · Leadership · Communication · Project Management · Team Management · Public Speaking · Training · Training & Development · Team Leadership
Project Manager
JADARA Foundation (ONG)
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
9 months
Casablanca, Morocco
Directed launch strategy for three coding schools, from operational planning to staff recruitment and partnership building. Managed budgets and timelines with precision, achieving 10% cost reduction and full on-time delivery. Negotiated key agreements and introduced KPIs to measure post-launch success across all sites. Fostered collaboration with local and international stakeholders, improving resource leverage by 25%.
1337 Coding School
Dec 2018 - Mar 2023
4 years 4 months
Morocco, IN 47963, USA
Student Relations Manager and Pedagogical Staff
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year 2 months
Morocco, IN 47963, USA
Orchestrated 15+ annual school events and advised 5+ student clubs to drive campus engagement. Formed strategic partnerships with 50+ external schools and companies to enhance institutional objectives. Provided academic advising and soft-skills coaching to 1500+ students to facilitate goal achievement. Managed 5 school-related projects as Scrum Master, maintaining high efficiency in an agile environment. Analyzed student feedback to implement 10+ continuous improvements to the student experience.
Student Relations Manager
Dec 2018 - Mar 2022
3 years 4 months
Khouribga, Morocco
Skills: Leadership · Program Management · Communication · Project Management · Team Management · Career Development Coaching
Administrative Assistant and Coach
Faculté des Sciences Semlalia Marrakech
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
11 months
Marrakesh, Morocco
Mentored 400+ students, resulting in a 15% performance boost and a 20% reduction in unexplained dropouts. Guided 50 students weekly on educational and career decisions through the faculty orientation center. Coordinated 20 meetings/conferences for 150+ participants and managed communication with 10+ external entities monthly. Streamlined office operations through administrative support, achieving a 25% increase in efficiency and a 95% student satisfaction rate.
Education
Passion International University - USA - PIUSAD
Bachelor's degree
2022 - 2025
3 years 3 months
Faculté des Sciences Semlalia Marrakech
Electronics and Optics for Embedded Systems
2018 - 2019
1 year 1 month
Specialized Institute of Applied Technology
Technician specialized
2015 - 2017
2 years 1 month