Project Manager - Implementation

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Experience: 4-6 years

Programme / Team: PM Shri Programme, MP

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India's public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.

Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 9.75 million students, 325,000 teachers, and 100,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by Indian CSR partners and leading global foundations.

Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.

Learn more: http://peepulindia.org

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 2020focusing 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 of Senior Project Associates and Project Associates, ensuring high-quality field engagement and accountability.
• Create effective work planning, progress tracking, and reporting systems for district teams.
• Conduct school visits regularly to provide on-site mentoring, observe classroom practices, and facilitate reflection with teachers and leaders.
• Review data from school visits, CRO journals, and dashboards to identify trends and inform planning.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to design and review tools and frameworks for field tracking and evidence generation.
• Document case studies, best practices, and field learnings for dissemination and continuous improvement.

To be a strong team collaborator and engage with key stakeholders:

• Build and sustain strong operational relationships with District Education Officers (DEOs), DPCs, ADPCs, and BEOs to ensure alignment and ownership.
• Collaborate with Content, PMU, and MEL workstreams to ensure coherence between design, delivery, and monitoring.
• Represent Peepul and the PM SHRI Programme in government review meetings and external forums as required.
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture of trust, learning, and accountability within the implementation team.
• Build capacity within government and school leadership teams to institutionalise improvements beyond the project period.

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4-6 years of experience in project management and implementation, preferably in education or development projects. Preference will be given to candidates who also have direct classroom teaching experience, ideally within the government school system for atleast 2-3 years.
• Other Skills: Strong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including senior political figures, with excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
• Willingness to travel frequently for school visits and district engagements.

How to Apply

Apply via Peepul's careers portal using Apply button.

You will be required to submit:

• CV (12 pages) outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
• Cover Letter explaining your motivation to work with Peepul and alignment with the role.

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