Project Manager, Foundational Learning - UP (SPMU)

Job Title: Project Manager

Organization: Central Square Foundation

Department: SPMU FL- Uttar Pradesh

Location: Any Division in Uttar Pradesh

About Role

The Project Manager will anchor 2-3 divisions and drive end-to-end implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, with a focused emphasis on selected priority blocks to achieve measurable improvements in Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). The role will work closely with district and state-level officials, serving as a critical connecting link between policy and implementation. The position will focus on strengthening overall system health and improving critical indicators through data-driven decision-making, enabling change management via District Project Management Units (DPMUs), and ensuring effective translation of state priorities into classroom-level impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. District Execution & Review Systems (Outcome-led Governance)

• Institutionalise structured, data-driven review mechanisms across districts.
• Support districts in conducting high-quality reviews with clear agendas, data analysis, and action points.
• Enable district leadership to interpret data and drive timely course correction and action planning.

2. Field Engagement & Capacity Building

• Conduct regular field visits (12-15 days/month) across assigned districts to support implementation. 
• Facilitate district workshops, Goshtis, and review meetings focused on data use and learning outcomes.
• Support districts and stakeholders in developing data-driven action plans with clear ownership, timelines, and structured problem-solving mechanisms.
• Enable identification and improvement of priority gaps across key performance indicators to strengthen overall system performance.

3. Implementation Tracking & System Strengthening

• Track compliance of key NIPUN priorities (teacher professional development, mentoring visits, material delivery, assessments, etc.)
• Maintain structured trackers, dashboards, and reporting systems for district performance monitoring.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and support timely resolution through field engagement and coordination.

4. Outcome-Focused Block Interventions

• Identify priority blocks in each district through data analysis and field validation.
• Drive focused interventions to improve key academic and administrative KPIs.
• Track progress of priority blocks and support scale-up of effective practices across districts.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (Development Studies/Public Policy/ Economics/ social sciences or related fields).
• 2–5 years of experience in project management, consulting, fellowships, or large-scale system implementation (preferably district fellowships).
• Experience working with government systems and district/state officials.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing without authority, negotiation, collaboration, and team empowerment.
• Ability to work in field-based roles with extensive travel and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
• High comfort with data, dashboards, and translating insights into action.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Hindi and English.

Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidates' experience levels.

How to Apply:

Fill out the application form and upload your resume (File Name: Firstname_Lastname_Resume).

Central Square Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.