Project Manager Foundational Learning UP (SPMU)

About the job 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

• 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.
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  Enable district leadership to interpret data and drive timely course correction and action planning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  

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Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Masters 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.