Project Manager - Foundational Learning - TG

Central Square Foundation -
Hyderabad, Telangana

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Full-time

Qualifications

Google Suite
Telugu
English
Microsoft Office
Master's degree
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Foundational Learning - District Project Management Units (DPMUs), Telangana

Organization: Central Square Foundation

Department: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Central Square Foundation:

Founded in 2012, Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit philanthropic foundation working on the vision of ensuring quality school education for all children in India. We are driven by our mission to enable the school education system to adopt solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and effective so that all children get equal access to opportunities needed for leading a better life.

Learn more about CSF by visiting our Website

About Foundational Learning at CSF

Foundational Learning team at Central Square Foundation supports the States and Districts in designing and implementing the initiatives to achieve improved FLN learning outcomes for children.

We collaborate with Governments at State and District to:

Support the design and implementation of comprehensive
Foundational Learning Missions aligned with NIPUN Bharat
Strengthen teacher capacity, academic design, and
monitoring systems to improve classroom practice
Build district and state delivery capacity through Project
Management Units (PMUs)
Leverage data and technology for evidence-based decision-making and targeted interventions

Position Summary

Project Manager, Foundational Learning will play a key role in supporting the design, implementation, and monitoring of FLN initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to contribute in strengthening system capacity, improve delivery mechanisms, and ensure effective implementation of foundational learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Project Management Support:

Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines to
ensure timely and effective implementation of initiatives

Coordinate activities across academic design, training, mentoring, data and Governance workstreams.
Regular reporting and communication: responsible for creating regular reports on the progress of the project and engage in periodic conversations on program updates

Stakeholder Management and Coordination

Build and maintain strong working relationships with
government officials across levels
Prepare periodic updates, Reports and Presentations for regular Stakeholder communication

Capacity Building and Field Support

Conduct field visits to observe classroom practices, collect
insights, and support district teams in improving on-ground implementation
Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes and system efficiency.
Document key learnings, field insights, and success stories to inform scale-up and replication.

Data and Insights for Decision-Making

Strengthen data systems to enable regular and reliable
collection of learning and implementation data.
Analyze data to generate actionable insights and support state and district teams in evidence-based reviews.
Facilitate data-driven planning and monitoring through dashboards and review structures.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare timely and accurate reports, documenting the
program progress, achievements, challenges, and financial utilization
Document the quantitative and qualitative impact/outcomes of interventions at the district level

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree preferred (in
education, management, development studies, or related disciplines)
2-5 years of work experience preferably in the Elementary education sector
Knowledge and experience in project management, including large-scale program implementation with multiple delivery tracks and monitoring
Prior experience working with government stakeholders and
familiarity with education reform programs is strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills: English and Telugu
Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from large datasets.
Proven technical skills in organising Microsoft Office and Google Suite information and data.
Entrepreneurial mindset, resourcefulness, and a can-do attitude.
Optimistic and enthusiastic, believing in achieving transformational change.
Mission-driven, adaptable, and proactive in driving results in complex environments
Strong skills in stakeholder management, problem-solving, and analytical thinking

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.

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