Project Manager, Education Administration

Location:

Dhar, Satna and Betul in Madhya Pradesh

About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organisation committed to transforming India's education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national, state, and local governments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently, we work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an impact across 325,000 teachers and 9.75 million+ students across 100,000+ schools.
At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders, teachers, and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements, support mentoring and monitoring, and enhance student-teacher engagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognised internationally, including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National Ministry of Education, India, and we are well-funded by both Indian CSR and prominent international Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent education for the most disadvantaged sections of society.
Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and leadership, we are a restless, resilient, and reflective organisations. Our team of 200+ employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Programme Overview
Peepul has been partnering with the School Education Department, Govt of Madhya Pradesh, for multiple years now. Working closely with the state bureaucratic leadership, Peepul has played a meaningful role in strengthening the education system of the state.
The partnership has been a successful one – with national and international recognition of the work.
The PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) programme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to create model government schools that embody the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020—focusing on joyful learning, holistic development, and excellence in teaching and leadership.
In Madhya Pradesh, Peepul partners with the Department of School Education (DPI) to strengthen the implementation of the PM SHRI programme across 799 schools, building capacities of school leaders and teachers, improving school processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making at every level.

About the role
The  Project Manager – Implementation  will lead Peepul's field-based implementation efforts under the PM SHRI Programme across multiple districts in Madhya Pradesh. This is a critical leadership role that involves building strong relationships with district and block officials, guiding the implementation team (Senior Project Associates and Project Associates), and ensuring that high-quality academic and leadership interventions are effectively delivered in schools.
The role combines  academic vision, operational excellence, and people leadership . The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Peepul's interventions reach schools with quality and consistency, generating insights for scale-up across the state.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
To lead project design, piloting, and implementation of interventions:
Lead implementation across assigned divisions and districts, coordinating with government officials, Peepul teams, and school networks.
Support the design, piloting, and roll-out of academic and leadership interventions such as  Professional Learning Communities, Academic Samwaad, capacity-building workshops, and mentoring mechanisms .
Ensure coherence between school-level processes and programme objectives related to teacher support, school culture, and student learning.
Translate state-level strategies into actionable district implementation plans with clear milestones.
Monitor progress, identify gaps, and provide timely course correction to ensure impact.
To manage best-in-class project implementation and monitoring:
Lead and mentor a team…