Project Manager

Imagine Learning; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Provident Fund

gratuity

Job summary

Imagine Learning, Bengaluru, is seeking a Project Manager within the Curriculum Development (CDev) department to drive on‑time, on‑budget delivery across UK/US‑based teams. You’ll plan, track, and govern projects from initiation to close, coordinating resources, vendors, and stakeholders in a matrix organization.

You’ll translate goals into deliverable workstreams, manage risks, and maintain clear documentation, enabling cross‑functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus a minimum of 3 years’ project management experience or equivalent.
• PMP or PMI Agile Certification (PMI-ACP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from initiation to close, covering resourcing, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Translate goals and objectives into clear, deliverable workstreams with realistic timelines and capacity estimates.
• Manage competing priorities and dependencies across workstreams to keep projects on track.
• Identify and engage vendors or external resources where needed to meet project requirements.
• Ensure project milestones and outputs meet agreed objectives within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Maintain clear visibility of project status and risks, communicating proactively to relevant stakeholders — including upward escalation of decisions or trade-offs where appropriate.
• Identify and monitor project risks; develop mitigation plans as needed.
• Create, maintain, and store all project documentation in accordance with version control and access requirements.
• Ensure project goals, scope, and value are clearly understood by the teams delivering the work and the stakeholders receiving it.
• Act as a connection point between CDev and other departments, facilitating collaboration and managing dependencies.
• Use data and stakeholder input to inform decisions, track progress, and assess overall project health.
• Adapt plans as needed over the project lifecycle, keeping delivery aligned with wider business priorities.
• Investigate and contribute to department developments in AI, data driven project management and project governance.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Educational publishing

Organizational skills

Communication

Matrix organization

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

PMI-ACP or PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Imagine Your Impact

At Imagine Learning, we empower potential in students, educators, and one another. Together, we are reimagining what is possible in education and helping to transform learning outcomes.

The Project Manager works within the Curriculum Development ( CDev ) department, managing the delivery of assigned projects from planning through to completion. Working closely with the Project Management Director, CDev teams, and wider stakeholders, this role is responsible for on-time, on-budget , quality delivery. The Project Manager keeps projects moving, problems visible, and teams aligned, always thinking imaginatively and critically about how to build efficiency, solve problems and deliver on time. This role works closely with teams based in the UK and US. Working hours are to be agreed, but overlap with UK and US teams will be required.

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Plan and manage projects from initiation to close, covering resourcing, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Translate goals and objectives into clear, deliverable workstreams with realistic timelines and capacity estimates.
• Manage competing priorities and dependencies across workstreams to keep projects on track.
• Identify and engage vendors or external resources where needed to meet project requirements.
• Ensure project milestones and outputs meet agreed objectives within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Maintain clear visibility of project status and risks, communicating proactively to relevant stakeholders — including upward escalation of decisions or trade-offs where appropriate.
• Identify and monitor project risks; develop mitigation plans as needed.
• Create, maintain, and store all project documentation in accordance with version control and access requirements.
• Ensure project goals, scope, and value are clearly understood by the teams delivering the work and the stakeholders receiving it.
• Act as a connection point between CDev and other departments, facilitating collaboration and managing dependencies.
• Use data and stakeholder input to inform decisions, track progress, and assess overall project health.
• Adapt plans as needed over the project lifecycle, keeping delivery aligned with wider business priorities.
• Investigate and contribute to department developments in AI, data driven project management and project governance.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, plus a minimum of 3 years’ project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP or PMI Agile Certification (PMI-ACP) preferred.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Smartsheet.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Background in educational publishing or digital/video production workflows is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under
• pressure.
• Confident communicator at all levels, including with senior stakeholders.
• Able to work effectively within a matrix organization, influencing without direct authority.
• Quick to learn and integrate new concepts, processes, or tools.
• Collaborative, self-directed, and comfortable working through ambiguity.

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Project Management Director

Work Model : H ybrid in the Kadubeesanahalli area of Bengaluru

Compensation : Compensation for this role is competitive and aligned with local market benchmarks in India. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Statutory benefits including Provident Fund and gratuity

As a leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions, at Imagine Learning we are committed to creating learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our teams design innovative products that help educators personalise instruction and engage learners in meaningful ways. Our Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach reflects this commitment—technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgement, and supports teachers in personalising learning at scale so every learner can thrive.

The same sense of purpose shapes our culture. At Imagine Learning, you will find meaningful work, opportunities for continuous learning, and collaboration with thoughtful, driven colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We value curiosity, adaptability, and lifelong learning—for our learners and for ourselves.

Imagine Learning operates globally, with growing teams in India, the US, the UK, and Ireland. Depending on the role, we offer office-based or hybrid working arrangements aligned with local norms and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Imagine Learning is an equal opportunity employer providing fair consideration without regard to caste, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under Indian law.