Assistant Project Manager

What you will do

• Support the State Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities across assigned districts/schools.
• Ensure timely implementation of project milestones as per the project implementation plan.
• Coordinate with district teams, fellows, schools, and internal departments to facilitate smooth execution of project activities.

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate with Operations, Product, Training, and Technical Support teams to ensure timely deployment of project resources.
• Support planning and execution of software installations, hardware deployment, training sessions, and project launches.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed as per defined timelines and SOPs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist the State Project Manager in coordinating with government officials, district education authorities, school principals, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, review sessions, and field visits.
• Maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of implementation issues.

Monitoring, Data & Reporting

• Collect, compile, and validate project data received from field teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports for the State Project Manager.
• Maintain project trackers, dashboards, and documentation to monitor implementation status.
• Support data analysis for identifying implementation gaps and recommending corrective actions.

Field Monitoring & Support

• Conduct periodic field visits to monitor implementation quality and verify project progress.
• Provide implementation support to field teams and ensure adherence to project guidelines.
• Escalate critical implementation challenges to the State Project Manager for timely intervention.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain project documentation including implementation reports, meeting minutes, issue logs, and action trackers.
• Ensure all project documentation is updated and maintained as per organizational standards.
• Support preparation of presentations, review documents, and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Coordination of Meetings & Reviews

• Organize project review meetings and maintain follow-up action trackers.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closure of action items.
• Support the State Project Manager in preparing project review presentations and status updates.

Planning & Administrative Support

• Assist the State Project Manager in developing project implementation plans and resource schedules.
• Coordinate travel plans, field visits, and logistics for project activities.
• Perform any other project-related responsibilities assigned by the State Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery.

• Bachelor's degree (mandatory);
• 3–5 years of experience in education programs, field implementation, or team management roles;
• Prior experience in managing field teams or Fellows/teachers is highly preferred;
• Strong working knowledge of tools like Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets for reporting and analysis;
• Experience working with government schools, EdTech programs, or large-scale social impact initiatives is an advantage;
• Willingness to travel extensively across assigned districts and access to personal transport preferred