Associate, Project Lead Technology

Room to read; New Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

Room To Read is seeking a motivated Associate Project Lead- Technology to manage end-to-end implementation of technology initiatives. The role involves coordination with teams and stakeholders, supporting complex educational projects across multiple countries.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of project management experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic environments are essential. The role may require relocation to Delhi/NCR and involves international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management or technology-enabled programs.
• Proven ability to support complex projects in dynamic environments.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and risks.
• Coordinate with technology team and stakeholders on project delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technology adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Job description

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Project Lead- Technology to support the delivery and management of end-to-end implementation of technology edtech initiatives across Room to Read operating countries. This role will be responsible for, working at the intersection of education, technology, and AI-enabled solutions. Reporting into global technology leadership, the role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work across internal teams, vendors, and international partners. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on complex, multi-country education technology initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Assist in the planning and management of project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and risks
• Track project progress and prepare regular updates and reports for leadership
• Prepare and plan for app training to cross-functional team end app users
• Coordinate with technology team, cross-functional teams, external vendors and stakeholders on project delivery and implementation plans
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders

Other Responsibilities

• Coordinate project related procurement
• Support partner onboarding and scheduling project cadence
• Support pilots, rollouts, and app expansion to other regions, as required
• Deeply understanding functional application requirements and convert into technical language

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Project Management, Education Technology or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, project coordination, or technology-enabled programs
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills
• Proven ability to support complex projects in dynamic environments
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies

Preferred

• Prior experience in EdTech, education programs, or learning solutions
• Exposure to AI-driven or data-enabled applications
• Ability to understand AI capabilities, limitations, and risks, including data privacy, ethics, and responsible AI use
• Experience working on international or multi-country projects
• Certifications in AI, project management, or related fields

Compensation

Project Management Expectations

• Hands-on experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models
• Ability to manage complex project plans involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and international teams
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Strong ability to balance scope, timelines, and quality in dynamic project environments

Mobility Requirement

Candidates must be open to relocating to Delhi/NCR if not already based there and willing to travel domestically and internationally, as required by the project.

Employment Terms

This is a fixed-term, project-based contractual role, aligned with the project duration which currently is until December 2027. Continuation beyond the project is subject to organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.