Project Lead - DPMU

Job Description

Key responsibilities: Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of initiatives. Analyse data and generate insights that help stakeholders made data-driven decisions Coordinate activities across multiple work streams, ensuring alignment with district education priorities and CSF s strategic objectives. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive issue resolution. Conduct targeted field visits to gather operational and academic insights, understand the effects of training observations, and gauge the impact of Mission at a block, school and classroom level. Lead joint visits with district cadres to build capacity and foster local ownership of project initiatives. Build and nurture relationships with key district and block-level officials including District Education Officer (DEO), DIET Principal, Block Education Officer (BEO), DC-Training, SRGs, and ARPs to facilitate smooth project operations and collaborative problem solving. Problem solving with relevant stakeholders at the district and block level to drive FLN progress Continuously seek opportunities to optimise project processes, leveraging best practices in project management and technology Contribute to strategic planning by sharing field insights and recommending scalable solutions for systemic reform Skills, Qualifications and Mindset: Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and people management capabilities Proven ability to drive execution across multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines Proven technical skills in organising Microsoft Office and Google Suite information and data Derive insights from large datasets to inform data-driven decision-making at the district level Adaptability, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to navigate dynamic district-level challenges The candidate should thrive in the complexity and ambiguity of working in a large-scale system-led transformation program