Project Manager (Smart Class / ICT Lab / PAL Lab)

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead and manage Government Projects focused on educational infrastructure development, education software including Smart Classrooms, ICT Labs, and Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) Labs. The role demands strong project management capabilities, government liaison experience, and a thorough understanding of tender-based implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Compliance

• Understand requirements, BoQ, Scope of Work (SoW), and timelines.
• Prepare detailed project execution plans in line with client expectations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with audit documentation.

2. Execution & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end implementation of Smart Class, ICT Lab, and PAL Lab setups.
• Monitor hardware/software installation, configuration, testing, commissioning and training.
• Ensure timely delivery, quality control, and handover of completed sites as per SLAs.

3. Vendor & OEM Coordination

• Coordinate with OEMs for timely supply of equipment.
• Manage vendor partners for manpower, logistics, training, and support services.

4. Team Leadership

• Supervise on-ground project teams including Site Engineers, Coordinators, and Support Staff.
• Track daily activities, resolve field-level issues, and enforce implementation checklists.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary liaison with Government authorities, School Principals, DIET/SCERT/NIC officials, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in review meetings, inspections, and audits conducted by the department.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed project records: Site Readiness Reports, Delivery and Installation Reports, Work Completion Certificates, Daily Progress Reports, etc.
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, and weekly progress updates for internal and external reporting.

7. Training & Handover

• Facilitate training sessions for teachers on using Smart Class and PAL platforms.
• Ensure smooth handover of systems with signed documentation and feedback reports.

Key Qualifications:

• Education

  : B.E./B.Tech (IT/ECE/CS/EEE/any) or equivalent.

• Experience

  : 510 years in managing large-scale government ICT/EdTech projects.

• Skills

  :
• Strong understanding of Smart Class, ICT Lab, and PAL technology components.
• Experience with project execution.
• Knowledge of project tools like MS Project, Excel, MS Office, etc.
• Ability to lead large teams and work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in multi-district/state rollout of government education projects.
• Exposure to smart education software platforms (LMS, PAL Engines, etc.).
• Willingness to travel across locations and work extended hours during project go-lives.